In the wake of the federal health care law being upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, Oklahoma must ensure a health care exchange.
News Clifton Adcock
The U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week upholding the federal Affordable
Care Act prompted no small amount of frustration from Oklahoma
government and business leaders opposed to President Barack Obama’s
signature program.
Oklahoma’s delay in creating a health care exchange likely means it will be established by the feds.
News Shelly Hickman
State leaders might have lost what some said was a high-stakes gamble
when the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act’s individual
mandate to purchase health insurance. As a result, a health care
exchange required under the ACA will have to be established for
Oklahoma, which some observers say means it is likely the federal
government will be the entity creating it.
Gov. Fallin rejected two key aspects of the Affordable Care Act, but critics of the decision say they’re not giving up.
News Clifton Adcock
Perlinda George, a student at Oklahoma City Community College, had hoped
to sign up for coverage in an expanded Medicaid program under the
auspices of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).