NEW : The Supreme Court ruling on health care will come soon . A ruling is expected later in the year . While it was not the comprehensive national health care system liberals initially sought , supporters said the law would reduce health care costs , expand coverage and protect consumers . The Health Care Act was passed in March 2010 along partisan lines . The law requires individuals to buy health insurance or face a fine .
NEW : The Supreme Court ruling on health care will come soon . A ruling is expected later in the year . The Health Care Act was passed in March 2010 along partisan lines . The law requires individuals to buy health insurance or face a fine .