AMICUS: Braidwood v. Becerra, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Executive Summary

The National Health Law Program, on behalf of 17 Medicaid and health advocacy organizations, filed an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. The case could have tremendous repercussions on people’s access to hundreds of evidence-based preventive health services in the United States, from diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer screening to HIV prevention medications, mammograms, and childhood vaccines. While focusing on coverage requirements for private health insurance plans, the case could ultimately affect public insurance coverage, including Medicaid.