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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to ACA’s Preventive Care Mandates

The case questions the constitutionality of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, with implications for millions’ access to no-cost screenings and treatments.

Pills used for HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).
A sign on an insurance store advertises Obamacare in San Ysidro, San Diego, California, U.S., October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 21, 2025, in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, a case challenging the structure of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force under the Constitution’s Appointments Clause.
  • The plaintiffs argue that the 16-member task force, which recommends no-cost preventive care services, wields significant government power without Senate confirmation, violating the Constitution.
  • If the Court upholds lower court rulings, insurers could no longer be required to cover preventive services like cancer screenings, PrEP for HIV prevention, and statins without cost-sharing.
  • The Trump administration’s Justice Department is defending the ACA’s mandates, marking a reversal from its prior stance against the law during Trump’s first term.
  • A decision, expected by late June, could also determine whether HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gains greater authority over task force recommendations and preventive care policies.