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ACS CAN Files Comments on New Requirements for Standard Health Benefits Information for Consumers

20 de Octubre de 2011

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services and Internal Revenue Service on the proposed rule that defines the standard information that must be available to consumers to explain which health benefits are offered in each plan as required under the Affordable Care Act.

10-13-11 Affordable Care Act Update

18 de Octubre de 2011
Massachusetts

Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Principles for Essential Benefits Package Last week the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an independent scientific research body, released its report on principles for an essential benefits package.

10-13-11 Affordable Care Act Update

18 de Octubre de 2011
Vermont

Institute of Medicine Releases Report on Principles for Essential Benefits Package Last week the Institute of Medicine (IOM), an independent scientific research body, released its report on principles for an essential benefits package.

10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

12 de Octubre de 2011
Maine

Federal Update Essential Benefits The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012. The Affordable Care

10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

12 de Octubre de 2011
Massachusetts

Federal Update Essential Benefits The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012. The Affordable Care

10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

12 de Octubre de 2011
Vermont

Federal Update Essential Benefits The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012. The Affordable Care

Nation 's Top Patient Advocacy Groups Urge United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to Support Investment in Health Prevention

12 de Octubre de 2011

Today, leaders from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association will testify before the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on the need for a healthcare system that better incorporates, coordinates and values quality and prevention.

Delia Oliveri Honored at the White House

10 de Octubre de 2011
Nevada

Nevada's State Lead Ambassador, Delia Oliveri, was honored at the White House with four other ACS CAN volunteers as "Champions of Change" on September 27, 2011.

California Enacts Ban on Tanning for Minors

10 de Octubre de 2011
California

Governor Jerry Brown has signed a billξmaking tanning bed use illegal for anyone under age 18 in the State of California. The new law will take effect on January 1, 2012.ξ They are the first state in the nation to do so, and the law aligns withξAmerican Cancer Societyξand ACS