ATLANTA, Georgia – February 27, 2024 – The Georgia House passed H.B. 1339 today, which in part forms a health care coverage commission. The commission is a starting point but is not a sufficient solution for providing access to more than 400,000 Georgians who need comprehensive and affordable health coverage. Next, the bill will go to the Georgia Senate. We urge lawmakers to stay focused on immediate solutions during the 2024 session.
In response, Julie Vojtech, Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Georgia, released this statement:
“We urge lawmakers to recognize there are people in the coverage gap at risk today who need immediate access to lifesaving cancer screenings and treatments. They can’t wait another year.
“Lawmakers can do more to help and protect Georgians. They can close the coverage gap at a time that it has unprecedented, bi-partisan support across the state. We urge lawmakers to find a Georgia-specific solution to close the coverage gap during the 2024 legislative session.”
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About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) advocates for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone. We engage our volunteers across the country to make their voices heard by policymakers at every level of government. We believe everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Since 2001, as the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, states and our nation’s capital. Join the fight by visiting www.fightcancer.org.
