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Supreme Court Affirms No-Cost Coverage for HIV Prevention

7/1/2025

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In a landmark 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's power to require no-cost insurance coverage for vital preventive services, including the life-saving HIV prevention medication PrEP. Yet, this decision also hands considerable authority to the Health and Human Services Secretary, sparking worries about the future of access to crucial health services.

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Story summary

In a landmark 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's power to require no-cost insurance coverage for vital preventive services, including the life-saving HIV prevention medication PrEP. Yet, this decision also hands considerable authority to the Health and Human Services Secretary, sparking worries about the future of access to crucial health services.