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U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-AL. (The Huntsville Times file photo)

U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-AL, issued a statement in support of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama,

despite President Barack Obama's request.

"Healthcare is complicated and you cannot make policy changes at the drop of a hat," Aderholt's statement reads.

Aderholt says it's understandable that BCBS of AL would refuse to continue its existing plans, given the impact of the Affordable Care Act on the cost of insurance.

"The reason that the insurance companies cannot offer the same plans for the same price is that Obamacare changed the cost equation," Aderholt's statement reads. "Despite whatever the President wants to say, the actual numbers don't add up."

BCBS of AL announced on Wednesday afternoon that it would not continue offering existing plans, which are not in compliance with certain components of ACA, for an additional year.

"A one-year continuation of policies that violates the ACA's requirements could create significant legal and financial risks to our policyholders, the state and our company," said Blue Cross spokeswoman Koko Mackin in a statement.