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Preventative Care
114 published works
Hall Benefits Law Blog
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Affordable Care Act Preventive Care Advisory Panel
By Anne Hall
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a 6–3 decision upholding the constitutionality of an advisory panel that chooses the benefits to be included in the Affordable Care Act’s preventive benefits…
Religion Clause
Supreme Court Upholds Appointment of Task Force That Recommended Insurance Coverage for Anti-HIV Drugs
In Kennedy v. Braidwood Management, Inc., (Sup. Ct., June 27, 2025), the U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision held that the method of appointing members of the U. S. Preventive Services…
Beneficially Yours
Guidance Issued on Contraception and Other Medical Services Under Health Plans
By Joy Sellstrom, Ameera Salem, Maria Rossi
Seyfarth Synopsis: The IRS recently published two notices which describe the tax treatment of amounts paid for condoms and expand the list of preventive care benefits permitted to be provided by…
Health Industry Washington Watch
Proposed Rule Could Enhance Contraceptive Coverage If It Survives New Administration
By Brittney Cafero, Ellen Pighini
On October 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Labor Department, and the Treasury Department (collectively “the Departments”) jointly released a proposed rule that would require insurers…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Fifth Circuit Rules ACA Preventive Mandate Remains in Effect Nationwide – Except as to Plaintiffs
By Anne Hall
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has ruled in favor of Christian-owned businesses and individuals who sued over the Affordable Care Act (ACA) preventive care mandates. The…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
5th Circuit Appears Open to Upholding Nationwide Bar on ACA Preventive Care Requirements
By Anne Hall
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently heard arguments in the federal government’s appeal of a lower court’s decision to vacate various Affordable…
Take Stock: Federal Policy Watch
Washington Healthcare Update | March 18, 2024
By Stephanie A. Kennan, Gina Sherick, Gabriel Wiedenhoever
This Week in Washington: President releases FY2025 Budget; House Energy and Commerce Committee Health Subcommittee marks up 19 healthcare bills; Senate Finance and HELP Committee Chairmen send letter concerning preventive…
Future Lawyer
Why Men Of A Certain Age Don’t Like Going To The Doctor.
By rickgeorges
I practice Stoicism. So, knowing that bad news will come, and that I control my reaction to it, I can handle anything. However, that doesn't mean that I rush towards…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
IRS Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Expenses for HDHPs and Clarifies HSA Rules on Preventive Care
By Anne Hall
Due to the end of the COVID-19 public health and national emergencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued guidance to high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) in the form of Notice…
Hall Benefits Law Blog
Fifth Circuit Grants Stay of ACA Preventive Health Services Mandate During Braidwood Appeal
By Anne Hall
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has stayed the trial court’s ruling in Braidwood v. Becerra, pending appeal by the U.S. government, by the parties’ agreement. Braidwood…