N.Y. Gov. Cuomo Issues Statement on Supreme Court Upholding Affordable Care Act

ALBANY, New York, June 18 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following statement:

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"Millions of New Yorkers have embraced the health care expansion provided by the Affordable Care Act and I applaud today's decision by the Supreme Court to uphold the ACA.

"New York State has codified critical consumer protections from the Affordable Care Act into State law; including preexisting conditions, prohibition on annual and lifetime dollar limits, the guarantee of quality essential health benefits and the ability to keep children on their parent's plans through age 26.

"NY State of Health has provided seamless access to affordable coverage and remains open for enrollment through the end of the year.

"The ACA has been a lifeline for many New Yorkers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and I encourage all uninsured New Yorkers to enroll today."