WASHINGTON—AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement in response to today’s Texas v. United States ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit:

“While today’s ruling is disappointing, the important takeaway is that the 5th Circuit’s action today doesn’t immediately harm anyone’s health care benefits. The court’s decision does however leave Americans’ future health benefits in limbo by not resolving this challenge. AARP will continue to fight to protect health care for older Americans in Congress and in the courts.”

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