On June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to uphold the Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 decision, led by Chief Justice John Roberts. Henry Aaron discusses the ruling on the individual mandate and what the Supreme Court's decision means for Americans
Henry Aaron: The Supreme Court's decision clarifies that Americans are not mandated to purchase health insurance under the Affordable Care Act—but that those who do not purchase insurance will have to pay a tax.