Dear Congressman Hensearling,

The question is whether I think the cost of health care reform will exceed estimates as previous government health programs have. I am confident they will not. The problem with Medicare and Medicaid is not that they are government run programs - the extreme cost escalations have been the same in the private sector. The problem is out of control costs across the board. I believe the proposed reforms are designed to contain costs. In fact, if we don't pass the reforms, especially a public option with muscle, costs will continue to spiral out of control. Insurance companies currently estimate a 10% increase for 2010. Something's got to give!

Liz Walley

Mesquite,  TX  75150