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Ballard News-Tribune: "Vote yes on Referendum 67."
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Everett Herald: “We believe it's a reasonable safeguard for consumers, and should be approved.”
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Federal Way Mirror: "R-67 seems to shift the balance of power to the people when seeking an insurance claim."
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Grand Coulee Star: “…R-67 will likely have the effect of quickly settling outstanding claims and, more importantly, changing the behavior of insurance companies that would abuse the system and their own customers.”
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Kitsap Sun: “Similar laws have been enacted in 45 other states; we recommend that voters enable Washington to join them.”
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Longview Daily News: “On balance, we think this protection is worth keeping and urge voters to approve Referendum 67.”
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Northwest Asian Weekly: "Referendum 67: Approve"
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Queen Anne News: "A resounding YES on Referendum 67 for citizen's rights to get the money owed them by insurance companies."
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer: “The more we learn about it, the more we favor a yes vote on R-67. If insurance companies behave fairly, and pay out deserving claims, they need not fret over getting dragged to court.”
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Seattle Times: “The Legislature thought so, and in this case we think the people should try the new law before throwing it out.”
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Tacoma News Tribune: “Simply put, Referendum 67 is about fairness, and voters should approve it.”
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The Columbian: “The Columbian believes the Legislature and governor did the right thing. We recommend a "Yes" vote on Ref. 67.”
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The Daily World: “Endorsed by State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kriedler and a bipartisan cross-section of groups that stand for fair play for consumers, Ref. 67 would create an incentive for insurance companies to treat you fairly.”
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The Olympian: “Consumers deserve more accountability, more protection and a quicker response to their legitimate claim for damages. They can achieve all three by supporting Ref. 67 on Nov. 6.”
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The Stranger: “You should vote Yes to prevent insurance companies from gaming the system by unreasonably denying claims.”
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Tri-City Herald: “At the end of that process, the Legislature, governor and insurance commissioner supported the new law. It ought be given a chance before voters side with the insurance industry to get rid of it.”
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Walla Walla Union-Bulletin: “Referendum 67 offers reasonable protections for consumers in insurance claims.”
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Wenatchee World: “Consumers need some remedy if they are wronged, one with teeth.”
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West Seattle Herald: “If insurance companies do the right thing, then there is no cause for them to worry. Vote yes on Referendum 67.”
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Yakima Herald-Republic: "Voters should approve R-67."
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Read why individuals and organizations support Approve 67
“Why do we want to Approve 67? Because Washington’s educators and hard working families deserve to be treated fairly by their insurance company. We work hard and pay our premiums on time, so when a crisis arises - a house fire, an car accident, or anything else -- we expect our insurance companies to be there for us”
– Sandra Schroeder, President, American Federation of Teachers
“Washington’s long-term care policy holders should know that their legitimate claims will be handled in a fair and timely manner. Referendum 67 guarantees that disabled and/or elderly people receiving long term care services in their homes, in boarding homes, assisted living, nursing homes and other residential services will be covered for the care they require. After all, they have paid significant insurance premiums over their lifetime, and should not have to be faced with the additional burden of paying for care they were told was covered by their insurance plan.”
- Hilke Faber MN., RN, Founder/Advocacy Coordinator, Resident Councils of Washington
”The Alliance for Retired Americans proudly supports Referendum 67. Seniors responsibly pay their premiums on time; the insurance industry should be required to honor its promises.”
- Will Parry, President, Puget Sound Alliance for Retired Americans
"We’re proud to throw our support behind the efforts to Approve 67 because it will help our members be on equal footing with their insurance company. It’s time insurance companies were held accountable for the promises they make to their policyholders.”
- Oscar Eason, president of the NAACP State Conference
"Fire fighters put their lives on the line every day to protect and serve our communities. Is it really too much to ask that our insurance companies serve us too?” or "As firefighters, we've seen the catastrophic results of house fires first hand -- and that's when you
need your insurance. You should get what you pay for. It's as simple as that."
– Kelly Fox, President Washington State Council of Firefighters
"If insurance companies treat their own policyholders the way they are required to be treated by law, insurance rates won't change. The only insurance companies with something to fear are those who make a practice of acting in bad faith with their own customers."
- Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler
“All of us buy insurance. In return, we deserve honesty and fair treatment. A “yes” on R-67 is the only pro-consumer choice.”
- Rep. Brendan Williams, D-Olympia
"I signed it into law earlier this year, and I will be voting yes to Approve R-67 in November."
- Governor Christine Gregoire
“People pay insurance premiums and they should get what they pay for. Referendum 67 simply requires the insurance industry to pay legitimate claims on time.”
- State Rep. Tom Campbell, R-Roy
“It’s time for the insurance industry to play by the rules,”
- State Rep. Steve Kirby, D-Tacoma
