It was of great relief to see Gov. Chris Sununu sign Senate Bill 4 into law this month, protecting health coverage for those with pre-existing conditions. With all of the partisan fighting these past few weeks – the pointing fingers and placing blame – it is a relief to see yet another common-sense decision from Gov. Sununu. This stands in contrast to President Trump, who is leading the charge to destroy the Affordable Care Act, including protections for those with pre-existing conditions.
SB 4 protects New Hampshire citizens, like myself, from being denied insurance coverage due to elements outside of my own control. This common-sense legislation puts my mind at ease and protects the nearly 24% of people with pre-existing conditions living in our state. This law works for us all. I applaud Gov. Sununu for his endorsement of the bill and hope to see other New Hampshire lawmakers follow suit in the future.
Might I also add that perhaps the Democrats should take a page from Gov. Sununu’s book and work for compromise and common sense, as the budget sits on the corner of their desks waiting for revisions these next few months.
ANNIE WELCH
Andover