One of America's Worst Judges Just Gutted a Key Part of Obamacare
Reed O'Connor—a judge even the Supreme Court usually thinks is nuts—tossed out one of the most vital parts of the Affordable Care Act on Thursday.
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Reed O'Connor—a judge even the Supreme Court usually thinks is nuts—tossed out one of the most vital parts of the Affordable Care Act on Thursday.
A pharmacist writes a prescription in New York City.
A federal judge in Texas on Thursday blocked Obamacare's mandate that health insurance plans cover preventive care, including screenings for certain cancers and pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV, at no cost to patients.
The ruling is based on separation of powers and Religious Freedom Restoration Act grounds.
The types of preventive services covered under Obamacare can range from screenings for certain types of cancers to HIV prevention drugs.