The Affordable Care Act, or nicknamed, “ObamaCare,” was signed into law in 2010 in an attempt to change the health care industry for the better. In 2012, this plan was put into action due to the Supreme Court’s involvement. The goal of the ACA is to give Americans everywhere access to affordable, easy to access health insurance. As well as cut U.S health care spending. I chose this topic because I felt the effects that this plan placed upon the country and its heath care are noteworthy and important to know. This is very important to the American public because it affects everyone, no matter how significant or insignificant. The ACA is regarded or directly mentioned within the constitution. The facts surrounding the act, however ties into the Constitution. The main reason for the Supreme Court ruling in favor of ObamaCare was the fact that it shifted its declaration of a mandate to a tax, making it constitutional towards the country. Having no reference within the Bill of Rights, but making its established “Patients’ Bill of Rights,” published several protections including the enhanced access to preventive services and the fair treatment of emergency care.
The public opinion surrounding this plan varies from person to person. Some people might describe it as a very controversial topic as it affects so many citizens in …show more content…
Burwell supreme court case involved a major victory for President Obama and affirmed the existence of Obamacare. In this case, the judges were asked to interpret a section of the plan and see whether or not for those who buy insurance on marketplaces in which tax credits are authorized are “established by the state.” (Banes) The Obama administration argued that millions of people served by a federal marketplace were entitled to subsidies, regardless of whether or not their states have set up their own federal exchanges. The court agreed with this claim and concluded that this was the only way the law could
The public opinion surrounding this plan varies from person to person. Some people might describe it as a very controversial topic as it affects so many citizens in …show more content…
Burwell supreme court case involved a major victory for President Obama and affirmed the existence of Obamacare. In this case, the judges were asked to interpret a section of the plan and see whether or not for those who buy insurance on marketplaces in which tax credits are authorized are “established by the state.” (Banes) The Obama administration argued that millions of people served by a federal marketplace were entitled to subsidies, regardless of whether or not their states have set up their own federal exchanges. The court agreed with this claim and concluded that this was the only way the law could