Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Republican-Led Lawsuit to Strike Down the Affordable Care Act

In response to today’s ruling, Erin Hemlin, Health Policy and Advocacy Director for Young Invincibles, issued the following statement:

If struck down, over 23 million Americans are at risk of losing health insurance. It would represent a catastrophic reality for the American people. As a result of such a decision, protections for more than 135 million Americans with pre-existing conditions, including 30 million young people, will be wiped out, leaving them once again vulnerable to denials of critical care at the whim of profit-driven insurance companies. Americans will no longer be guaranteed the essential health benefits required under the ACA, including mental health services, the top reason young people seek out care. And, young people under the age of 26 would no longer be guaranteed coverage under their parent’s plans.

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Contact: Juan Ramiro Sarmiento