Supreme Court to Rule on ACA Preventive Care Mandate

The case challenges the constitutionality of requiring insurers to cover services like HIV prevention and cancer screenings at no cost.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case questioning the legality of the Affordable Care Act's preventive care coverage mandates, with arguments expected this spring.
The challenge claims the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, which determines required services, is unconstitutional because its members are not Senate-confirmed.
Religious objections are central to the case, with plaintiffs opposing coverage for HIV prevention drugs and other services they claim conflict with their beliefs.
The Biden administration warns that overturning the mandate could jeopardize access to critical health services for millions, including screenings for cancer and heart disease.
The 5th Circuit Court previously ruled parts of the mandate unconstitutional but limited its decision to the plaintiffs, leaving broader protections in place for now.