Politics & Government

Campbell Reacts to Supreme Court Decision on Obamacare

Local residents as well as Campbell Vice Mayor Evan Low, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Health Trust CEO Frederick J. Ferrer weigh in on the decision.

The Supreme Court handed down their  (or "Obamacare," as some call it) Thursday, upholding the law.

The decision has elicited every reaction throughout the country. Campbell Patch Facebook followers shared their one-word reaction to the news:

  • TAX
  • win
  • maybe
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  • Loss
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  • This ought to be interesting...

Readers also spoke up on the decision by , with 50/50 in agreement with the outcome as of 1:30 p.m.

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Frederick J. Ferrer, CEO of in Campbell, welcomed the decision.

 “With the actions of Supreme Court today, the Affordable Care Act will remain the law of the land,” Ferrer said. “This Act goes a long way toward providing health care for all Americans.  In particular, it means that The Health Trust’s clients will be able to get health insurance even if they have chronic illnesses.

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“But the ACA is not simply about health insurance. It also emphasizes prevention and health promotion as ways of reducing the costs of medical care. The Health Trust is excited to see the full implementation of the Law so we can focus on health, not just health care. 

The Health Trust is a nonprofit foundation headquartered in Campbell and provides grants, services and advocacy to reach its goal of making Silicon Valley the healthiest region in the country.

“To make Silicon Valley the healthiest region in America, we have to address the underlying reasons why folks are getting sick in the first place so we can make everyone healthier.”

Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-14) issued a statement in support of the move.

“Today is an historic victory for the American people. Decent, quality healthcare for all Americans has been a goal our country has had since President Truman,” Eshoo said. “The Supreme Court has upheld the law and the nation has won. Our system works.”

Campbell Vice Mayor Evan Low was also in support of the decision and had this to say:

"All three branches of government have now agreed that President Obama’s health care law is the right thing to do. The law is already helping millions of Americans and will help millions more in the years to come. 

It’s time to move past the same political battles and fully implement the law. Republican Chief Justice Roberts also agrees with the law, so I have renewed faith in our government working for the people irrespective of party lines.

Obamacare is already helping Campbell residents and other Americans save money and live healthier lives, and will help millions more in the years to come. Americans aren’t losing coverage or going bankrupt just because they get sick, preexisting conditions are being covered, and millions of Americans will keep saving money on their premiums, preventive care and prescription drugs.

In addition, Obamacare will save middle-class families up to $2,300 a year on top of its largest health care tax cut in history, worth an average of $4,800 to about 19 million middle-class Americans.

Because the rest of us have to pay for those who can afford health insurance but refuse to get it, the court’s decision today means that free riders either have to get insurance or pay a small fine – which would apply to only about 1 percent of Americans. 

Finally, it should be noted that the individual responsibility requirement is the same policy Mitt Romney put in place in Massachusetts."

How do you feel about the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold Obamacare? How will it affect you? Do you agree with the individuals above? Tell us in the comments below and start a conversation.

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