As we enjoy the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act and everything it is
doing for all Americans, we need to keep in mind that the Law is being
challenged from all directions, and most importantly – in the Supreme
Court! As this hallowed body deliberates
the legality of various components of the bill, the rest of us stand to lose
so much.
It is my naïve, hopeful, and somewhat educated
belief that the Affordable Care Act
will be upheld by the Supreme Court. However, that will not protect the Law
from members of Congress and State government (including Washington’s own
Attorney General and candidate for Governor) who want to see the
accomplishments of the Affordable Care Act repealed.
Among all of the wonderful aspects of this
law, the special significance to the MS community is the protection of people with pre-existing conditions, which will fully
take effect in 2014. This tenant of the Affordable Care Act alone makes this
legislation the most significant legislation for people with chronic disease
that we have ever experienced.
So next time someone criticizes “Obamacare”,
remind yourself and them, what this law means to the MS Community. We DO Care!
Remember – It’s Time for Action! Washington
Cheers – Holly
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