1、CRS InsightsMany Aspects of the Affordable Care Act Would Not Be Affected by King v. BurwellMatthew B. Barry, Section Research Manager (mbarryloc.gov, 7-0556)March 3, 2015 (IN10239)The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear oral arguments on March 4, 2015, in the King v. Burwellcase where the court
2、 is to examine whether or not the statutory language of the Patient Protection andAffordable Care Act (ACA) allows the IRS to make premium tax credits available to residents of statesthat declined to establish health insurance exchanges. For a more detailed examination of the issues atstake in King
3、v. Burwell, see CRS Report R43833, Premium Tax Credits and Federal Health InsuranceExchanges: Questions and Answers.The outcome of this case may have significant implications for the future of the private healthinsurance expansion provisions contained in the ACA. However, what has garnered less atte
4、ntion is thefact that the ACA established numerous programs and policies that operate independently of thepremium tax credit regime and would remain current law absent any further action by Congress. ThisInsight highlights some of the key public health and health services-related issues and programs
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