USofCare Preventive Services Hub
The Affordable Care Act’s preventive services mandate requires most private health plans to provide people with access to preventive services – including cancer screenings, immunizations, contraception, and behavioral health assessments – at no cost. The Braidwood v. Becerra case seeks to challenge the mandate by threatening to eliminate free. access to critical preventative care services for more than 150 million people, including approximately 37 million children.
UPDATE: On June 21, 2024 the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a mixed ruling in Braidwood Management Inc. v. Becerra that largely upheld the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) free preventive services mandate while allowing specific exemptions for the case’s plaintiffs. United States of Care (USofCare) issued a press release marking this decision and continues to monitor its aftermath closely as stakeholders consider what it means for their constituencies.
Below, you can find a frequently updated list of USofCare and partner resources about the Braidwood case, how it impacts consumers, and what partners and policymakers can do to ensure that people have free access to preventive services.
Mapping ACA Protections: States Safeguarding Preventive Services
All preventive services bills introduced since the initial Braidwood v. Becerra District Court decision
States with Laws Protecting Cost-Free Access to Preventive Services
Please see our resources below
USofCare Submitted Testimony
Regarding Preventive Care
2024
2023
Michigan
Massachusetts
Additional Resources
Legal
The O’Neill Institute’s Health Care Litigation Tracker includes detailed information on the Braidwood case, including a list of major filings, amicus briefs, and more. Select filings can also be found below:
Policy
Center for American Progress (CAP)
Research
Watch our Briefings and Webinars
Braidwood v. Becerra: The Private Sector’s Role in Protecting Preventive Services
(June 26, 2024):
- COMING SOON
Braidwood v. Becerra: An Update and Overview to Support State Advocacy
(June 6, 2023):
- View the English-language transcript
- View the Slide Deck
Partner Resources
National Health Law Program (NHeLP) Blog:
Georgetown Center on Health Insurance Reform (CHIR) Blog:
- A World Without The ACA’s Preventive Services Protections: The Impact Of The Braidwood Decision
- Coverage of Preventive Services Without Cost Sharing in Jeopardy as Texas Court Strikes Down ACA Protection
Community Catalyst:
Health Affairs Forefront:
Center for Value-Based Insurance Design (V-BID):
- Chart on the Use of Pre-ACA USPSTF Recommendations
- Braidwood Resources
- Clinical and Equity Implications Brief and Infographic
Massachusetts Health Care for All:
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Below are our previous posts on Braidwood
2023
September 20:
This is a fact sheet outlining the Braidwood decision would affect people’s access to care.
September 14:
CHART: 2023 USPSTF Recommendations Impacted by Braidwood Decision
This chart breaks down the various services recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force and how they’d be affected by the Braidwood decision.
March 30:
United States of Care Issues Statement in Response to Ruling in Braidwood Management v. Becerra Case
This is USofCare’s CEO & Co-Founder’s official statement on Braidwood v. Becerra
March 21:
FACT SHEET: No-Cost Preventive Services Affected by Braidwood Decision
This is a 2-page PDF that shows which preventive services might be affected by Braidwood