I was sorry to read in “Flipping for vetoes,” (June 22), that my state representative, Jarrod Crockett, voted for accepting federal funds three times and then was instrumental in defeating the bill.

Rather than consider what is best for his constituents, he said: Democrats made him mad so he voted against the measure.

From reading other articles, it is my understanding that if Maine doesn’t take the federal funding , it will go to other states (including all other New England states), and also cause an unnecessary burden for some regarding insurance availability.

Very low income people will qualify for Medicaid, and high income people will qualify for subsidies to participate in the new insurance exchange, but a group of people in the middle will be left with no way to afford insurance.

Thanks to Gov. LePage and the Republicans, Maine will lose out on federal dollars. More than 120 health insurance companies have applied to sell coverage through federally-run marketplaces. The federal government is wholly or partially operating so-called health insurance exchanges in 34 states (including D.C.), while 17 states will manage on their own.

Competition in the health insurance market is a positive event for consumers. Two large companies have held a monopoly for years, charged high fees, refused to insure some and made huge profits.

I hope the new system works well for the 34 states wise enough try it.

Nancy Willard, Woodstock