Friday June 05 2015 King V Burwell The Facts And Implications

Friday, June 05, 2015
This briefing told you what you need to know about a major Supreme Court challenge to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Court is expected to make a decision in June, and a ruling for the King petitioners could mean that individuals will no longer be able to receive subsidies to purchase health insurance through the federal marketplace. The federal government is operating insurance marketplaces in more than 30 states. Currently, subsidies to buy health insurance are available to individuals with incomes between 100 percent and 400 percent of the federal poverty level (i.e., those with annual incomes between $11,770 and $47,080).

If the challenge is successful, how will policymakers in Congress and at the state level respond? Will states rush to switch from federal to state marketplaces? What are the challenges? How many people would lose subsidies?

Simon Lazarus, senior counsel, Constitutional Accountability Center, summarized the key legal aspects of the case and explained how the justices are reviewing the issue and what that means for the outcome.

Michael Cannon, director of health policy studies, CATO Institute, discussed the implications of the case, and likely Republican reactions.

Dan Crippen, executive director, National Governors Association, addressed the challenges and limitations for states if the challenge is successful.

Robert Blendon, professor of health policy and political analysis, Harvard School of Public Health, explored electoral opinion regarding the ACA and the Supreme Court case, and will discuss policymaker responses for both possible outcomes.

Ed Howard of the Alliance moderated.

Contact: Marilyn Serafini (202)789-2300 mserafini@allhealth.org

Follow the briefing on Twitter: #KingvBurwell

Author

Ariyani

Como educador, estou profundamente engajado no desenvolvimento dos estudantes em ambiente escolar, adotando métodos pedagógicos que valorizam conexões genuínas e são movidos por inovação e fervor. É minha vocação guiar os alunos na jornada de se tornarem uma geração notável, empregando estratégias de ensino amplamente aclamadas por prestigiadas instituições acadêmicas ao redor do globo - events.zulekhahospitals.com