City Comptroller John Liu stated the following :
“Today’s historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding President Obama’s Affordable Care Act ensures that approximately 1 million New York City residents without health insurance will no longer have to choose between buying the medication they need and paying the rent. New York State, as a longtime leader in health insurance reform, already had in place critical elements of the Affordable Care Act, including guaranteed eligibility regardless of one’s health condition and expanded access to Medicaid. New Yorkers will now benefit from increased access to primary and preventive care, added help in finding and using insurance coverage, and an overall focus on spending our healthcare dollars more wisely. As implementation of the law continues and funding streams change, the Comptroller’s office will be monitoring closely to ensure that the Health and Hospitals Corporation has adequate resources to carry out its critical mission of serving the City’s most vulnerable populations.”
“Today’s historic decision by the U.S. Supreme Court upholding President Obama’s Affordable Care Act ensures that approximately 1 million New York City residents without health insurance will no longer have to choose between buying the medication they need and paying the rent. New York State, as a longtime leader in health insurance reform, already had in place critical elements of the Affordable Care Act, including guaranteed eligibility regardless of one’s health condition and expanded access to Medicaid. New Yorkers will now benefit from increased access to primary and preventive care, added help in finding and using insurance coverage, and an overall focus on spending our healthcare dollars more wisely. As implementation of the law continues and funding streams change, the Comptroller’s office will be monitoring closely to ensure that the Health and Hospitals Corporation has adequate resources to carry out its critical mission of serving the City’s most vulnerable populations.”
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STATEMENT FROM BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ
“Today the Supreme Court delivered a major victory for the American people by upholding the ‘individual mandate’ of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
“This
is an important law that affects millions of residents across the
country. In a Borough where a high percentage of residents are
uninsured, it is imperative for this law to remain so that Bronxites can access
and afford the care they need. According to the Bronx Health Link, had
the bill been upheld in its entirety about 99,000 Bronx residents would
have gained insurance coverage, and the uninsured rate would have gone
down from 21% in 2009 to 14%. Moreover, up to 70,000 more New York State
residents would have been eligible for Medicaid starting in 2014.
“It
is because of this law we have made a fundamental and transformative
change to how those with preexisting conditions will receive the care
they so desperately need. It is because of this law we have taken a
substantial step in fixing a broken system.
“But
there is more work to be done. By striking down the Medicaid expansion
provision, we have missed a tremendous opportunity to impact those areas
with the greatest economic need. We must continue to push Congress to
make the needed reforms to Medicaid so that more Americans can receive
benefits under this important program.
“We
thank the President for his leadership. Residents in our Borough and
those across the country will have greater rights and protections when
it comes to healthcare. Today is a victory for all Americans,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
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SENATOR RIVERA CONGRATULATES SUPREME COURT FOR HISTORIC DECISION ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT
State
Senator Gustavo Rivera (D,WF-Bronx) issued the following statement in
response to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the Affordable Care
Act in its entirety, including the individual mandate:
"Today
is a great day for the residents of the Bronx that I represent and for
working people throughout the United States who understand the struggle
to find affordable health care in this country. I am incredibly grateful
for the Supreme Court's important and historic decision and for
President Obama's leadership on ensuring that every American have access
to affordable health insurance. Thanks to today's decision, the
implementation of the Affordable Healthcare Act will lead to 32 million
more
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Statement from Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz
"The
Supreme's Court ruling in favor of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act is a HUGE victory for the people of the United
States. The hypocrisy of Mitt Romney, who gave Massachusetts Romneycare
with many similar provisions, is shocking, even for a Republican. Anyone
with a son or daughter below the age of 26, anyone with a pre-existing
condition, and, in fact, anyone should be grateful to President Obama
for his great accomplishment. I hope people understand that it's
important to re-elect President Obama, not only because of his
leadership on the crucial issues facing the United States, but because
the appointment of Supreme Court Justices over the next four years must
NEVER be made by a Republican president."
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