Justices Take Obamacare Coverage Dispute Over Preventive Care

Jan. 10, 2025, 10:55 PM UTC

The US Supreme Court agreed to review a lower court ruling that found some Obamacare coverage requirements for preventive services unlawful, but kept them enforceable nationwide.

In an order Friday, the court said it will hear the Biden administration’s appeal of that decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit holding the structure of the US Preventive Services Task Force unconstitutional under the Appointments Clause.

The task force is charged with recommending some of the medical services health insurers must cover free-of-charge under the Affordable Care Act.

Task force members “are principal officers under Article II of ...

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