2015

King v. Burwell: Congressional Intent and the Statutory Language Are Aligned

This blog originally appeared in Health Affairs. On March 4, 2015, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in King v. Burwell. That suit was filed by opponents of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)...

Five Key Points in Briefs about King v. Burwell

King v. Burwel, is a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that threatens to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The case challenges the government’s provision of tax credits to help consumers buy h...

The Affordable Care Act Is a ‘Three-Legged Stool’

One of the most significant and popular features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the new protection that puts an end to insurance company discrimination against people with pre-existing health con...

State Advocates’ Agenda for Private Health Insurance in 2015

Around the country, health care advocates are developing advocacy agendas to ensure that private health insurance plans meet consumers’ needs. From addressing high costs for consumers to strengtheni...

King v. Burwell Puts Lives at Risk

The following was originally published on Alliance for Justice's "Justice Watch" blog. On March 4, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in King v. Burwell. The plaintiffs in this case a...

King v. Burwell at the Supreme Court: Oral Arguments

This blog is part of a weekly series—one that analyzes the political, legal, and social issues and ramifications of King v. Burwell, a lawsuit before the Supreme Court that threatens to undermine t...

Six Ideas in GOP Plans to Replace the ACA That Will Erode Health Coverage

In recent weeks, Republicans have released several proposals for replacing the Affordable Care Act. Ranging from op-eds to white papers to full-fledged bills, these plans share many ideas in common f...

Budget Proposals Set the Stage for Cutting Access to Health Care. Again.

This week, leaders in Congress released their budget plans for FY 2016. The budget plans put forward by Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyoming) and Rep. Tom Price (R-Georgia) (the Senate and House budget chairm...

Trending: Employer Wellness Programs Must Preserve Workers’ Nondiscrimination Rights

UPDATE (July 2015): Families USA submitted comments on the EEOC’s proposed rule concerning the ADA’s application to wellness programs. Among other concerns, Families USA expressed strong opposit...

A Nation Divided: Two Health Care Americas

America is on the cusp of becoming a nation with two health care systems. This sharp division is the result of continued resistance to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and it does greatest harm to resid...