Statement on Cost Sharing Challenge

Melinda Hatton
Senior Vice President and General Counsel
American Hospital Association

May 12, 2016

The AHA is disappointed with the court’s decision denying cost sharing assistance to low-income individuals who buy their health insurance on the federal health exchanges. Today’s decision could be a set-back for those who need affordable health care insurance, because we are concerned that it could lead to increased premiums. We will file an amicus brief as part of the appeals process.

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About the AHA

The AHA is a not-for-profit association of health care provider organizations and individuals that are committed to the health improvement of their communities. The AHA is the national advocate for its members, which include nearly 5,000 hospitals, health care systems, networks, other providers of care and 43,000 individual members. Founded in 1898, the AHA provides education for health care leaders and is a source of information on health care issues and trends. For more information, visit the AHA website at www.aha.org.