AS A REMINDER, there's basically 4 ways this could go: 1. SCOTUS throws out the case for being stupid or because the plaintiffs have no standing. This is what SHOULD happen.
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2. SCOTUS strikes down the individual mandate itself only, severing it from the rest of the law. This is the most likely scenario IMO. It would be a bit irritating but would basically amount to the status quo.
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3. SCOTUS strikes down the mandate *and* the ACA provisions "directly related" to it...but leaves everything else. This would leave a lot of important parts of the ACA in place (Medicaid expansion, subsidies, etc)...but would WIPE OUT PRE-EXISTING CONDITION PROTECTIONS.
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This would be horrible for ~130M w/pre-existing conditions...but would also make for a logistical mess. How do you calculate subsidies based on the "benchmark plan" when there IS NO "benchmark plan"? (Not to mention, insurers could go back to denying coverage altogether anyway).
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4. SCOTUS strikes down the Entire. Patient. Protection. And. Affordable. Care. Act. (or virtually all of it). THE NIGHTMARE SCENARIO.
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As a reminder, here's just a sampling of what would happen if SCOTUS strikes down the entire/nearly the entire law:pic.twitter.com/955dDeZvez
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It’s not just about the 30 million or so signed up, their is a pillar of the ACA which protects everyone from being discriminated for pre-existing conditions.
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Um...yes, I know.
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the truth remains the same: everything will keep getting worse until we create a national health program that is free at point of care
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Great summary. Thanks
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