Supreme Court Weighs Constitutionality of Obamacare Preventive Care Mandate
The Supreme Court is divided over the Obamacare mandate for no-cost preventive health benefits, with a ruling expected by end of June.
The case could have big ramifications for the law’s preventive care coverage requirements for an estimated 150 million Americans.
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A majority of the justices seemed inclined to side with the government.
Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare’s preventive care coverage mandate
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The Court's three liberal members -- Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson -- all appeared inclined to uphold the task force's authority and the recommendations for covered preventive services since 2010.
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The case represents the latest in a long series of legal challenges to Barack Obama’s signature healthcare legislation to reach the nation’s highest court since its passage in 2010.
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The case, which is on appeal from the conservative 5th Circuit, created an unusual political dynamic.
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Summary
The Supreme Court heard arguments on the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s requirement for preventive healthcare coverage. A group of Christian businesses argues that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force lacks proper appointment legitimacy, as its members are not Senate-confirmed. This case affects recommendations for services like cancer screenings and HIV medications that benefit over 150 million Americans. While some justices expressed skepticism towards the challengers' claims, others appeared sympathetic. The ruling, expected by late June, could significantly impact preventive care provisions established since the ACA's inception.
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The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold a critical preventive care provision of the Affordable Care Act, potentially impacting 150 million Americans' access to essential health services.
Conservative justices expressed skepticism regarding the plaintiffs' claims that the task force's recommendations are unconstitutional due to the lack of Senate-confirmed appointments.
The case may ultimately be sent back to the lower courts, but the government's arguments gained traction, suggesting the preventive services could remain protected under the ACA.
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