Filed: March 12, 2025

Court: U.S. Supreme Court

Overview: Amicus brief explaining that the right to choose a medical provider guaranteed by the Medicaid Act is enforceable in federal court under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983.

Excerpt: “For low-income patients who work full-time in one or multiple jobs, finding time to go to the doctor can be a challenge. The ability to choose a facility that can accommodate a different schedule is often the difference between going to the doctor. Allowing patients to choose a doctor who they trust and with whom they feel comfortable, moreover, is a critical component of patient autonomy, satisfaction, and even health outcomes. . .freedom of access to qualified providers compliments Medicaid’s primary goal of increasing access to health care for all.”

Case Documents:

• Medina Amicus Brief

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