Question of the Week: What do you think of the Supreme Court ruling that allows the federal government to continue issuing subsidies to states, thus upholding Obamacare?

We asked four Whidbey residents what they thought about Thursday's Supreme Court ruling.

June 26, 2015 4:43 pm

 

“I’m grateful. I just know too many people would have no coverage without it.”

Peg Tennant

Coupeville

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I think it will be beneficial for a lot of folks, for those who have been without healthcare for so long. I have an aunt who pays $800 just to get a checkup once a year because she doesn’t have full insurance, so I think it will be beneficial.”

Meisha Caudle

Oak Harbor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I think it helps a lot of people. I think there are a lot of people that could use the service, but refuse to apply as well. So there is that double-edged sword. …My husband is retired Navy, so I’m glad I don’t have to depend on it.”

Mary Hewitt

Oak Harbor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“They raised our insurance rates at our work [because of it]. I’ll probably never use Obamacare.”

Curtis Ames

Freeland