Solis Leads Legal Effort to Defend Affordable Care Act
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved a motion by Chair and First District Supervisor Hilda L. Solis reaffirming support for the Affordable Care Act and authorizing participation in a legal effort to protect access to affordable health coverage.
Since its implementation, the Affordable Care Act has played a critical role in expanding health insurance coverage, lowering uninsured rates and strengthening public health systems. In Los Angeles County, the law has helped residents gain access to preventive care, mental health services and essential medical treatment, while also reducing uncompensated care costs for hospitals and clinics.
Recent federal changes under the Trump administration would create new barriers to coverage, including shorter enrollment periods, additional
“The Affordable Care Act has been a cornerstone of our healthcare system and a lifeline for families across Los Angeles County, especially for working families and communities that have historically faced challenges affording care,” said Chair Solis. “At a time when so many families are already struggling with rising costs and uncertainty, we cannot afford policies that make it harder to get or keep health coverage. This motion reflects my commitment to protecting access to quality, affordable care, and to standing up for the health and well-being of our most vulnerable.”
The motion directs County Counsel to join an amicus curiae brief in the case Columbus v. Kennedy, currently pending in federal court, in support of efforts challenging the federal rule changes. The action is intended to protect coverage gains achieved under the Affordable Care Act and ensure healthcare policies do not undermine access to care.
