It remains at least possible that if the justices have trouble coming together on any of the other options they could simply decide not to decide the big issues.
Although the administration says it doesn't want this result, such a decision would allow it to continue putting the law in place and force postponement of any subsequent challenge until more of the benefits are being received. On the other hand, Republicans might have more ammunition to press for repeal of the law in the meantime.
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