The Koch Brothers, the wealthy right-wing siblings renowned for their vast contributions to Republican politicians, have announced their intention to take a hardline stance against the Affordable Care Act should the Supreme Court decide against federal subsidies for health care. With their billions of dollars in backing, the Koch Brothers are set to become a major player in the debate over the future of the Affordable Care Act.
The Supreme Court is set to make a landmark decision in the case of King v. Burwell, which will determine the future of health care subsidies for those registered in 34 largely Republican-backed states. Should the court rule against the Obama administration, millions of Americans who rely on federally run exchanges for health insurance could be left unable to afford their coverage. This decision could have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s health care system.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in King v. Burwell could have a major impact on the majority of states, leaving them to build their own exchanges if they wish to maintain their residents’ access to subsidies. However, Americans for Prosperity, a Koch-funded special interest group that promotes health care freedom, is ready to pressure Republican law makers to avoid the creation of state-level exchanges.
Americans for Prosperity issued a stark warning to the President this month, citing the 37 states that have chosen not to participate in his healthcare exchanges as evidence of the disastrous consequences of his healthcare law. The organization urged the President to remove his rose-tinted glasses and acknowledge the havoc that Obamacare has wreaked on American families.
