"In a 6-3 decision,
the Supreme Court saved the controversial health care law that will
define President Barack Obama's administration for generations to come.
The
ruling holds that the Affordable Care Act authorized federal tax
credits for eligible Americans living not only in states with their own
exchanges but also in the 34 states with federal marketplaces. It staved
off a major political showdown and a mad scramble in states that would
have needed to act to prevent millions from losing health care coverage."
This is great news! Especially for LGBT families where coverage and inclusion are not guaranteed. Due to this ruling, we are not only able to secure adequate medical and Rx coverage, but our health care can be more protected legally. Meaning, if one of us is ill or cannot speak for ourselves--hopefully our union is more likely to be honored by health care providers. PLUS, our spot at one another's bedside will not be usurped. (read more through this link...)
People talk a lot about "why Obamacare is not a good idea." However, I remember the years before the Affordable Care Act. My spouse was denied due to mental health issues. I was denied because my BMI was higher than "ideal." "Fortunately" at that time I owned my own business and was able to construct a "group insurance plan" through my LLC. But, make no mistake about it, the plan was much more costly than any plan I have read about through the Affordable Care Act (or through previous employers), and was substandard in coverage and reimbursement. So, I don't know what all the naysayers are upset about.
I am just thankful today that we are getting all our ducks in a row at this time to take care of our union and protect our "rights."
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