The Supreme Court is considering a case brought by Christian employers and individuals who object to the Preventive Services Task Force approving coverage for HIV prevention medication under the Affordable Care Act. The case is not about religious rights but rather the structure of the task force, which the challengers argue is unconstitutionally appointed. If the court rules in their favor, previous decisions and coverage requirements could be thrown into doubt. The Trump administration, now defending the provision, argues that the task force members are lawfully appointed as they are under the supervision of the Health and Human Services Secretary. The challengers disagree with the proposed solution, arguing it gives the Secretary powers not outlined in the statute. A federal judge in Texas ruled the task force unconstitutional, and the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals narrowed that ruling. The issue is now before the Supreme Court. Regardless of the outcome, the case is part of a pattern of challenges to the Affordable Care Act, with this specific challenge focusing on the structure of the Preventive Services Task Force.
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