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2016 Postmortem

SoutherDem

(2,307 posts) Thu Jun 28, 2012, 10:35 AM Jun 2012

I know it will take time to figure everything out but I am confused.

I have heard the ACA was upheld. Now I am hearing states can opt out. So 26 states may still be screwed.
Both sides will spin and claim victory.

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I know it will take time to figure everything out but I am confused. (Original Post) SoutherDem Jun 2012 OP

States can only opt out sharp_stick Jun 2012 #1

No DarthDem Jun 2012 #2

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)

1. States can only opt out

Reply to SoutherDem (Original post)

Thu Jun 28, 2012, 10:38 AM

Jun 2012

of the Medicaid expansion not the ACA and not the mandate.

DarthDem

(5,258 posts)

2. No

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Thu Jun 28, 2012, 10:39 AM

Jun 2012

The PPACA was upheld in its entirety except for a provision that would enable Congress to withhold Medicaid funding from states that did not comply with new eligibility requirements for Medicaid. And even that was partially upheld - - Congress can withhold new funds from states that refuse to comply.

States cannot opt out of the PPACA.

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