Supreme Court Holds Our Health in Their Hands. What Will Their Decision Mean for You?

For Georgeanne Koehler, the Affordable Care Act means that no more families will have to endure the pain and loss that hers felt after losing their brother, Billy, after he was denied life-saving care because of his pre-existing health condition.

For Stacie Ritter, the Affordable Care Act means that her twin daughters who have been bravely fighting cancer can continue getting the treatments they need to grow and be healthy without the family facing medical bankruptcy over insurance costs.

And for all of us, the Affordable Care Act means a better, more secure future for our families. One where we -- not big insurance companies -- are in control of our health.

But all that hangs in the balance, now that the law which gives us so much hope lies in the hands of the Supreme Court. We've come too far to go back now. Too many lives are on the line and this law means too much to all of us to go back to the 'bad old days' of denials, discrimination and despair of rising health care costs.

So tell us... what does the Affordable Care Act mean for you? The chance to buy health insurance without getting denied or charged more because you've got a pre-existing condition? More money in your pocket thanks to new standards on how big insurers use our premium dollars? Security and peace of mind about what lies ahead?

Tell us what the Affordable Care Act means for you.

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Tell us what the #ACAMeans to you?

The #ACAMeans that I will be guaranteed health care no matter if I have a pre-existing condition. It means that I won't have to choose between my medications and my medical care and putting healthy food on my families table. It means I will have access to health care and still be able to heat my home.

--Gail, Philadelphia

The #ACAMeans I could afford the birth control I really need to treat my PCOS, instead of a substitute. Brand name costs $75/month & I have GOOD insurance.

--Cassie, Pittsburgh

The #ACAMeans I saw my 25-year old son receive eye and dental care, and doctors visits for the first time since he turned 22. Thankfully he had no need for any critical care during that time.

--Victoria, Mercersburg

Supreme Court Upholds Affordable Care Act!

On June 28th, millions of Pennsylvania families breathed a sigh of relief as the Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Affordable Care Act. PHAN Project Director Antoinette Kraus released a statement on what this means for Pennsylvania:

“Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a victory for millions of Pennsylvania families, seniors and small business owners. Young adults can remain on their parents’ health plans, insurance companies cannot deny us when we get sick and our grandparents will continue to get help with their prescription coverage.

Millions of Americans have already benefited from the Affordable Care Act and millions more will benefit from additional consumer protections and a new insurance marketplace that will provide affordable health care options to small businesses and families. Nearly 1.3 million uninsured Pennsylvanians will now be able to find quality affordable health coverage.

The Supreme Court has made it clear that the Affordable Care Act is here to stay. It is now time for Governor Corbett and our elected leaders in Harrisburg to get to work implementing the Affordable Care Act in Pennsylvania. All Pennsylvanians deserve to have access to affordable health care that allows them to be healthy and productive members of their communities.”