October Term 2011 · Docket 09-958
Can private parties sue to enforce Medicaid rate-setting rules?
the sides that brought the case seek a private right of action. the opposing sides argue Congress denied such a remedy.
Verified source milestones
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
- — An official oral-argument transcript was verified.
The arguments, in order
This case may have been argued more than once. Each entry below uses that session's official transcript. Later arguments do not erase earlier ones.
Argument 1 ·
What happened at the argument
Ms. Schwartz argued separation of powers bars private enforcement.
Mr. Kneedler stated Congress did not create a private cause of action.
Mr. Phillips focused on points raised during the initial questioning.
Read the official transcript for this argument · Official argument details
Sources used for this argument breakdown
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 47-1 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 47-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 19, lines 3-23 — Transcript, file page 19, lines 3-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 37-37 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 37-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 21-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 7-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 7-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 21-31 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 21-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 43-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 59, lines 41-23 — Transcript, file page 59, lines 41-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 11-13 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 11-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 33-47 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 33-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 60, lines 35-29 — Transcript, file page 60, lines 35-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 35-49 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 35-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 64, lines 11-13 — Transcript, file page 64, lines 11-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 33-41 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 33-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 43-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 43-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 5-27 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 5-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 33-35 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 33-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 39-27 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 39-27
A citizen's guide to the whole case
What this case is about
The case tests whether individuals can sue states over Medicaid rates. the sides that brought the case want direct court access. the opposing sides want to limit judicial power.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 19, lines 3-23 — Transcript, file page 19, lines 3-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 37-37 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 37-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 21-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 59, lines 41-23 — Transcript, file page 59, lines 41-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 60, lines 35-29 — Transcript, file page 60, lines 35-29
How the case got here
The Supreme Court heard oral argument in this case on October 3, 2011.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 7-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 7-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 64, lines 11-13 — Transcript, file page 64, lines 11-13
What each side wants
the sides that brought the case want a private right of action to enforce Medicaid rates.
the opposing sides want to bar private suits over state Medicaid rates.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 19, lines 3-23 — Transcript, file page 19, lines 3-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 37-37 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 37-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 21-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 59, lines 41-23 — Transcript, file page 59, lines 41-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 60, lines 35-29 — Transcript, file page 60, lines 35-29
What each side says
the sides that brought the case argue the statute implies a private remedy for enforcement.
the opposing sides argue Congress denied private enforcement of this specific provision.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 19, lines 3-23 — Transcript, file page 19, lines 3-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 37-37 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 37-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 21-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 59, lines 41-23 — Transcript, file page 59, lines 41-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 60, lines 35-29 — Transcript, file page 60, lines 35-29
What the justices asked
Justice Kennedy asked if states could test regulations in their own courts.
Justice Ginsburg asked if the federal government can stop state rate changes.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 47-1 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 47-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 21-31 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 21-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 43-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 11-13 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 11-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 33-47 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 33-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 35-49 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 35-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 64, lines 11-13 — Transcript, file page 64, lines 11-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 33-41 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 33-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 43-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 43-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 5-27 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 5-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 33-35 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 33-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 39-27 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 39-27
Why it matters
The outcome defines who can challenge state Medicaid rates. It shapes the balance between federal oversight and state autonomy. It determines the scope of private judicial remedies.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 19, lines 3-23 — Transcript, file page 19, lines 3-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 37-37 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 37-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 21-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 59, lines 41-23 — Transcript, file page 59, lines 41-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 60, lines 35-29 — Transcript, file page 60, lines 35-29
What happens next
This article currently covers the argument record. Use the official docket link for later case activity.
Official sources for this section
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 11, lines 47-1 — Transcript, file page 11, lines 47-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 7-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 7-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 21-31 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 21-31
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 5, lines 43-1 — Transcript, file page 5, lines 43-1
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 11-13 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 11-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 17-19 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 17-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 6, lines 33-47 — Transcript, file page 6, lines 33-47
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 61, lines 35-49 — Transcript, file page 61, lines 35-49
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 64, lines 11-13 — Transcript, file page 64, lines 11-13
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 23-27 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 23-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 7, lines 33-41 — Transcript, file page 7, lines 33-41
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 43-9 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 43-9
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 8, lines 5-27 — Transcript, file page 8, lines 5-27
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 33-35 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 33-35
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 9, lines 39-27 — Transcript, file page 9, lines 39-27
Official Court provenance
Official docket and case history · Official Supreme Court oral-argument detail page
Title and summary sources
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 19, lines 3-23 — Transcript, file page 19, lines 3-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 37-37 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 37-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 21-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 59, lines 41-23 — Transcript, file page 59, lines 41-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 60, lines 35-29 — Transcript, file page 60, lines 35-29
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 19, lines 3-23 — Transcript, file page 19, lines 3-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 29, lines 37-37 — Transcript, file page 29, lines 37-37
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 4, lines 21-19 — Transcript, file page 4, lines 21-19
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 59, lines 41-23 — Transcript, file page 59, lines 41-23
- Official Supreme Court Transcript — file page 60, lines 35-29 — Transcript, file page 60, lines 35-29
Revision history
- Revision 1 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Rewritten to the concise citizen-facing editorial standard.
- Revision 2 · Official Transcript ·
Correction: Migrated to the dated official Court activity contract without model use.