Gov. Evers, Insurance Commissioner Houdek Recognize 13 Years of the Affordable Care Act

Statement

Gov. Tony Evers, together with Office of the Commissioner Insurance (OCI) Commissioner Nathan Houdek, today recognized the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the many positive impacts the ACA has had, including ensuring healthcare coverage for the millions of Wisconsinites with pre-existing conditions. In 2019, the governor delivered on his promise to withdraw the state from a Republican-led lawsuit that would have gutted the ACA, kicked thousands of Wisconsinites off their healthcare, and put 2.4 million Wisconsinites who have a pre-existing condition at risk.

"Thirteen years ago, the passage of the Affordable Care Act transformed our country, ensuring millions of people right here in Wisconsin today have life-saving healthcare coverage. I was proud to deliver on my promise to withdraw from the lawsuit that could've gutted healthcare for millions, and I'm proud of our continued work every day to expand access to quality, affordable healthcare across our state," said Gov. Evers. "We should be doing everything we can to make sure we have healthy kids, healthy families, and healthy communities, and it's why we'll continue to fight to lower prescription and insulin costs, invest in infant and maternal health, and expand BadgerCare in Wisconsin."

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