12 Questions
What is the main concern of the American Medical Association (AMA) and other physician organizations in the amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court?
The impact on doctors and patients if the Individual Mandate is determined to be invalid.
What evidence do the amici cite in the amicus brief to support their position?
Evidence of Congress's intention to invalidate the entire ACA
What would be the consequence of striking down the ACA at a time when the system is struggling to respond to a pandemic?
It would be a self-inflicted wound that could take decades to heal.
If the Supreme Court allows the 5th Circuit’s decision to stand, what will be the fate of the ACA?
It will become uncertain while provisions are determined.
What would be the consequence if annual and lifetime dollar limits were reinstated?
Increased bankruptcies due to health care costs
What would be the impact of eliminating Medicaid eligibility expansion and federal funding for Medicaid expansion?
End of expanded health care coverage
What would happen if insurers were no longer held to the 85% medical loss ratio?
Higher profits at the expense of coverage and payments for services
What would be the impact of ceasing 100 percent coverage for certain preventive services?
End of expanded health care coverage
How would the elimination of premium subsidies based on income affect individuals?
End of expanded health care coverage
What is a potential consequence if patients no longer have protections for pre-existing conditions?
Increased bankruptcies due to health care costs
What would be the impact of children no longer having coverage under their parents’ health insurance plan until age 26?
End of expanded health care coverage
What is one of the key priorities advocated by the AMA in relation to health insurance reforms?
Ensuring coverage and patient protections
Learn about the amicus brief filed by the American Medical Association and other physician groups in defense of coverage gains and patient protection provisions within the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in the case of California v. Texas.
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