Subjects: LAW, POL
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association Statement on the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Affordable Care Act
WASHINGTON, June 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association President and CEO Kim Keck issued the following statement on the United States Supreme Court's ruling in California vs. Texas, the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
"We are pleased with today's decision dismissing the challenge to the Affordable Care Act. The ACA has made health care more accessible by providing 31 million people health care coverage. Right now, 90% of Americans have health coverage through their jobs, the individual market, Medicare and Medicaid.
Today's decision now gives the nation an opportunity to meaningfully tackle the underlying cost of health care ? one of the most critical challenges in the health care system. As we've seen throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, it's more important than ever that everyone has access to affordable health care, no matter who you are, where you live or what your health condition may be. It's time to build on what we have to make our health care system more affordable and equitable to work better for everyone."
Learn more about BCBSA recommendations on ways to reduce health care costs.
About Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is a national federation of 35 independent, community-based and locally operated Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies that collectively provide healthcare coverage for one in three Americans. BCBSA provides healthcare insights through The Health of America Report series and the national BCBS Health IndexSM. For more information on BCBSA and its member companies, please visit BCBS.com. We also encourage you to connect with us on Facebook, check out our videos on YouTube and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. You can read our Pledge to Make Meaningful Change here. To learn more about our National Health Equity Strategy and our Maternal Health Program, visit BlueHealthEquity.com.
SOURCE Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
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