Roys Hails Supreme Court's Ruling to Uphold the Affordable Care Act

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Court's decision will ensure that millions of Americans will benefit from increased access and lower costs for health care
Madison, WI -- The United States Supreme Court today upheld the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Kelda Helen Roys issued the following statement:

"Today, the Supreme Court upheld President Obama's Affordable Care Act. I am glad that the Court appropriately followed precedent and thus upheld the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Thanks to this decision, Americans will be able to continue to enjoy the many benefits of these reforms, including those that have taken effect, and those still to come. Young people will continue to be covered by their parents' insurance through age 26, it will still be illegal for insurers to drop their customers when they become ill, lifetime benefit caps on coverage are banned, and children cannot be denied insurance due to "pre-existing conditions." Starting in 2014, "pre-existing conditions" can no longer be used as a determining factor when buying an insurance plan for anyone. Preventative care like mammograms and prenatal care must be covered by insurers without co-pay or deductibles. Contraception must also be covered by insurers, saving the average woman $600 per year and saving taxpayers much more."

"President Obama's landmark legislation addressed several of the challenges of our healthcare system. Clearly, however, we must do much more. Health care is a right -- not a privilege. At a minimum, a public option must be available in the exchanges required under the Affordable Care Act.

"In Congress, I will fight for universal healthcare and a single-payer system to further reduce the unaffordable costs created by profit-driven private insurers. To remain competitive in a global marketplace and to maximize individual opportunity, our nation must provide affordable, quality healthcare to its citizens. I am running for Congress to help lead the fight for universal health care, just as I have as a legislative leader and women's health advocate.

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