Supreme Court to rule on preventive CRC screening

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court will consider a case that could have profound implications for access to no-cost colorectal cancer screenings.
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) became law in 2010, health insurers have been required to provide preventive screenings for conditions such as colorectal cancer without charging a co-pay. However, an unfavorable ruling by the court on a seemingly unrelated constitutional issue could undermine that protection, allowing insurers to charge patients for these potentially lifesaving services.
To understand the issue before the Supreme Court, it’s important to consider the lower court decisions:
What the Supreme Court will do with this mixed ruling remains uncertain. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance has joined dozens of cancer and health organizations in urging the court to preserve this critical ACA protection. An unfavorable ruling could add a significant financial barrier to preventive colorectal cancer screening—a potentially lifesaving measure that too many Americans still avoid.
If the court rules unfavorably, there are two potential ways to resolve the issue:
Both options would require strong public advocacy to ensure swift action by Congress or the administration. If needed, the Colorectal Cancer Alliance will prioritize this issue and keep you informed on how to help protect access to no-cost colorectal cancer screenings.
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