Federal appeals panels are questioning the legality and constitutionality of Affordable Care Act provisions mandating insurers to cover specific preventive services. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's power in making recommendations is under scrutiny. The Fifth Circuit heard arguments on preventive healthcare's importance, emphasizing its life-saving potential from prenatal care to cancer screenings. Insurance companies are urged to fully cover FDA-approved contraceptives as required by the ACA.
The Affordable Care Act requires insurance companies to cover all FDA-approved contraceptives – but that's still not reality for women across our country. Insurance companies must uphold their legal obligations and fully cover birth control as required by the ACA. https://t.co/eHw5dJ1zDF
A federal appeals panel appeared skeptical Monday of the constitutionality of an Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision requiring insurers to cover specific preventive services. https://t.co/CxqxpVrfxw
A federal appeals panel doubted the legality of an Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision mandating insurers cover specific preventive services. Judges raised questions over the power of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force in making recommendations. https://t.co/zDe3ZGDWyH https://t.co/quPPkJ2jPG
Today the Fifth Circuit heard argument in an important case regarding preventive healthcare under the ACA. We urge it to safeguard access. From prenatal care to cancer screenings, preventive care can mean the difference between life and death. https://t.co/XFmLxLIAoD
Latest attempt to chip away at ‘Obamacare’ questions preventive health care https://t.co/SRBgG0eb3g https://t.co/9DTECxDgG3