What President Obama's Health Care Reform Law Means For American - WMDT 47 News - Delmarva's Choice

MARYLAND - A major victory for the White House. "Today's decision was a victory for people all over this country," said President Obama Thursday.

A ruling that could make history, after the Supreme Court upheld the President's Health Care Reform Law. The heart of it requires most Americans to have health insurance or pay a fine.

"Now we know the people will get the healthcare they need, that they're doctor says that they need, and they will be able to afford to be able to get it," said Maryland Senator Barbara Mikulski.

"My husband is a physician and it's a shame that everybody can't get good health insurance," said Maryland resident, Jennifer Doyle.

"I haven't had health care, my jobs have never offered health care," said Salisbury resident, Terry Willie.

President Obama says insurance companies can no longer drop you if you get sick, or discriminate against children with pre-existing conditions. This law also gives relief to the more than 30 million uninsured Americans, who sometimes only get treatment during, what could turn into pricey emergency room visits. However, opponents say small businesses who currently don't offer health insurance could get hit hard.

"Obamacare is a job killer. Businesses across the country have been asked what the impact is of Obamacare. Three-quarters of those surveyed by the Chamber of Commerce said Obamacare makes it less likely for them to hire people," said Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney.

"I think it's a little ironic that Romney wants to repeal the very law he instituted," said Salisbury resident, Gerald Meckley.

As Mitt Romney plans his repeal, we can expect to hear much more on the health care debate. If the president's plan remains, every American must have health insurance by 2014.