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Health Action 2014
January 23-25

Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill

Highlights from Health Action 2013

"Even the man in the street is aware that every important reform in the past 75 years
has been resisted and assailed as an infringement of individual liberty."
– Justice Harlan F. Stone, 1934

Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, consumers have important new health insurance protections. Health Reform Central was created to help advocates and consumers understand the new law and the rights and protections that will benefit all Americans.

Recent Developments

The Supreme Court - After hearing arguments on the legality of the individual mandate and the Medicaid provisions in the Affordable Care Act, the Court ruled that the law is constitutional. For more resources and materials, see Supreme Court Watch.

A Closer Look: The Supreme Court's Health Care Decision explains what was at stake in the case against the Affordable Care Act, how the Supreme Court ruled, and the impact of the ruling on the law. (August 2012)
The Supreme Court Decision: What It Means for Medicaid gives an in-depth look at the Court's ruling on Medicaid and what advocates can do to make sure their state expands coverage. (August 2012)

In Congress - On March 29, the House passed their 2013 budget proposal with a near party line vote of 228-191. Just like the 2012 House Republican budget, it signals a huge step backwards. The budget proposal extends tax breaks for the rich while transforming Medicare to a voucher program, restructuring Medicaid into a block grant, and repealing the Affordable Care Act. For more about how the Republican budget proposal will affect Medicaid, Medicaid, and other health programs, visit Health Care Faces the Budget Ax Again in 2012.