The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that a government work group that determines that assurance of preventive medical care must cover free of charge under the low -priced health care law is constitutional.
The vote was 6-3 with the conservative judges Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito and Neil Gorsuch by dissiding.
This is a relief for public health defenders and medical groups that had said that the cancellation of the United States Preventive Services Working Group and the invalidation of their recommendations would be devastating for the health of Americans. Approximately 150 million Americans have benefited from the provision at no cost, which must subscribe a wide range of treatments, from cancer exams to medications and medications to reduce cholesterol to prevent HIV spreading.
An exterior view of the United States Supreme Court building on June 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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A group of Christian property companies challenged the agreement, claiming that the Task Force of Preventive Services of the United States, which operates outside the Department of Health and Human Services, is not legally structured and has a power without control to influence the medical care system. The lower federal courts agreed.
The panel of 16 members of expert volunteers is appointed by the secretary of the HHS. Members are removable at will, but are not confirmed by the Senate. It is also assumed that it operates “independent” of political influence, which means that its recommendations are not directly revisable.
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