The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to strike down a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) that mandates health insurers cover preventive care services at no cost to patients. This decision means millions of Americans will continue to have access to free preventive services such as vaccinations, screenings, and other preventative health measures.
The ruling, which came after a prolonged legal battle, effectively preserves the existing structure of the healthcare system under the ACA. While the decision was not a sweeping reversal of previous rulings, it solidifies the legal standing of the preventive care mandate, which has been a cornerstone of the ACA since its inception.