Breanna Renteria, et al., Petitioners v. New Mexico Office of the Superintendent of Insurance, et al.

Two members of a Christian health care sharing ministry challenge New Mexico's order that the ministry stop operating in the state or comply with the state insurance code. They say the requirement burdens their religious practices and conflicts with federal Affordable Care Act protections for such ministries.

The case is pending, and oral argument has not been scheduled. Petitioners argue that New Mexico's insurance code is not neutral or generally applicable toward their religious ministry and is preempted by federal law.

The case could affect people who use health care sharing ministries instead of health insurance for religious reasons. For example, New Mexico members could face the loss of their ministry's services if it cannot operate without following insurance rules.

The case concerns whether New Mexico can require a Christian health care sharing ministry to comply with insurance rules or stop operating in the state.

Members who share health care costs through the ministry could be affected, especially those who avoid insurance that funds treatments they religiously object to.

The Court may schedule oral argument or make another scheduling move. No decision timing has been set.