WGBA -Healthcare Crimes?
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Protestors held a mock funeral at a Howard health insurance company and turned the front lawn into a crime scene.
Crime tape was rolled out, caskets were placed, a statement was made at UnitedHealth Group.
Proestors say people are dying and it should be considered a crime as to why.
"It's companies like this standing in the way of us. The folks who need healthcare and passing healthcare reform," says organizer Brian Rothgery.
They claim UnitedHealth Group is one of the biggest companies denying healtchare in Wisconsin.
Healthcare to people like Connie Raether.
"I tried three companies before I get one I could actually afford."
But still, she says a pre-existing condition is not covered.
"They won't cover my foot. I need surgery in my foot because of pain constantly. And my story is just miniscule compared to stories you hear everyday."
A spokesperson for the company says the protest is mischaracterizing their contributions to healthcare reform.
"We're committed to make sure all Americans have quality healthcare. And it's a goal we've been committed to for a long time," says spokesperson Greg Thompson. "It's not a publicity stunt."
But the protestors claim UnitedHealth Group has been sued for denying coverage in the past.
They held a service and prayed that no one will be denied again.
A deputy made the protestors take down everything they put up.
He informed them they were trespassing.
The scene was cleared peacefully and no citations were handed out.
