In addition, Becerra emphasized, “This shouldn’t be a debate; the ACA has been the law for nearly a decade and is the backbone of our healthcare system.”
Furthermore, the California Attorney General said, “It’s troubling to think anyone would go back to the days when Americans with serious medical conditions like pregnancy or devastating illnesses like cancer or diabetes could be denied or charged more for coverage due to a preexisting condition.”
The coalition noted that the district court’s ruling affects 133 million Americans with pre-existing conditions including 17 million kids.
It will affect almost 12 million Americans receiving coverage through Medicaid expansion and 12 million seniors receiving Medicare benefit to afford prescription drugs.
The district court’s ruling will also affect young adults under 26 years of age, who are covered under a parent’s health plan. Working families who rely on tax credits and employer-sponsored plans to afford insurance are also impacted by it.
“Unprecedented act of judicial activism”
On the other hand, New York Attorney General Letitia James, commented, “Healthcare is a right, not a privilege. This litigation that seeks to strip away the healthcare that millions of Americans depend on is irresponsible and harmful. New York will continue to work with this coalition to safeguard access to healthcare for all Americans.”
