Case Explainer: Braidwood Management v. Becerra

Executive Summary

This case explainer concerns the district court opinion in Braidwood Management v. Becerra. 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.