Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court decided to support an important part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which helps around 150 million people get free preventive health services. The decision lets a task force keep deciding which services are free under the ACA. The ruling was 6-3, with some conservative and liberal justices agreeing.
Key Facts
- The Supreme Court upheld a key part of the Affordable Care Act related to free preventive health services.
- The decision impacts approximately 150 million people who benefit from these free health services.
- The court's ruling was 6-3, with Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Barrett and Kavanaugh joining the liberal justices.
- The case involved a task force that determines which preventive services are free under the ACA.
- Two lower courts initially found the appointment of task force members unconstitutional, but the Supreme Court disagreed.
- The decision supports continued free coverage for services like HIV prevention, cancer screenings, and immunizations.
- The lawsuit was brought by individuals and businesses opposed to specific ACA mandates for religious reasons.
- The court clarified that the task force members are not principal officers, meaning they can be appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
