By Sunita Sohrabji The Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 21 in a case that could upend free preventive screenings and services for people insured via the Affordable Care Act. The ACA covers a raft of free preventive services recommended by the US Preventive Services Task Force. Such services include free screenings for various cancers, blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, depression, dementia, reproductive care, flu shots and more. If the justices rule in favor of the plaintiffs, these services and screenings would be subject to co-pays and deductibles. ”Prior to the ACA, the cost of basic screenings disincentivized people from getting […]
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