It’s important to note that, while the public is supportive of patients’ rights legislation, criticisms of such legislation register with the public. Despite high support for patients’ rights legislation during the height of the debate, support decreased when potential cost consequences were raised. While eight in ten said they would favor a Patients’ Bill of Rights in 2001, support dropped to 58% when supporters were read an argument often made by critics – that it would increase premiums by about $20 a month. Support dropped even further – to 34% – when supporters were read the argument that it would mean that some companies might stop offering health insurance to workers for fear of being sued.