At issue is constitutionality of taskforce that decides which services insurers must cover without cost to patientsThe US supreme court on Monday heard arguments in a case that could threaten Americans’ access to free preventive healthcare services under the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare.At issue is the constitutionality of the US preventive services taskforce, which plays a critical role in determining which preventive services health insurers must cover without cost to patients. The 16-member panel of medical experts, appointed by the health secretary without Senate confirmation, has designated dozens of life-saving screenings and treatments as essential preventive care. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/21/supreme-court-obamacare-case
Author : Joseph Gedeon in Washington and agencies
Publish date : 2025-04-21 19:11:00
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US supreme court hears challenge to Obamacare free preventive healthcare
