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Proposed Marketplace Health Insurance Changes Could Lead to Renewed Barriers for Cancer Patients and Survivors

... for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule changing regulations for Affordable Care Act marketplace insurance plans. Of particular concern to those affected by cancer are proposed changes to special enrollment periods and essential community provider requirements that are included in available insurance plans. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “ACS CAN recognizes the need to make changes to the marketplaces in order to maintain and increase the number of available plans. ...

Cover SC Launches with Call for Legislature to Enact Medicaid Expansion

... at the South Carolina State House. The event called on the South Carolina Legislature to enact Medicaid expansion and announced the launch of Cover SC, a new initiative aimed at closing the health insurance gap in the state. “North Carolina moved wisely and methodically in developing ... a recognized leader in healthcare reform. “South Carolina and other states must develop their own tailored solutions.  I am pleased to be of service to you in this process.  I can honestly say that, without question, we in North Carolina are very proud of the way in which we approached – and ultimately dealt with – ...

Closing Wyoming’s Health Coverage Gap is Key to Changing Our Fight Against Cancer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –– To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what expanding eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program would mean for Wyoming families in the fight against cancer. Wyoming remains one of only 10 states without Medicaid expansion. "Cancer transcends political lines, affecting all Wyomingites regardless of affiliation," said ... One in 30 Wyoming residents fall within the coverage gap and potentially face one of the biggest barriers to receive their critical screenings: cost. Individuals who fall within “the coverage gap” -- making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private insurance -- ...

Organizations Unite Against Dangerous Farm Bureau Bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – A coalition of 30 organizations from across Alabama has united in opposition to Senate Bill 84 , which would allow the sale of substandard health plans, commonly known as Farm Bureau plans. If enacted, SB 84 would jeopardize access to health care and financial security ... recourse when their claims are denied. In a letter signed by 30 organizations including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), advocates wrote that Farm Bureau plans do not provide a viable solution to Alabama’s healthcare coverage gaps. Instead, they could worsen ...

District Court Decision Temporarily Blocks Critical Access to Affordable Health Insurance for DACA Recipients in 19 States

Washington, D.C. – December 10, 2024 – On December 9, the U.S. District Court for the District of North Dakota granted a preliminary injunction in the case of Kansas v. United States. This decision temporarily blocks the Final Rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which ... eligibility to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in 19 states.  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and other patient groups representing millions of individuals with serious diseases and health conditions filed an amicus curiae (friend of ...

Missouri Supreme Court Ruling Upholds Critical Access to Health Insurance

Jefferson City, MO - “Today, the  Missouri Supreme court ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in the lawsuit to force the state to implement Medicaid expansion. This action means that the state is required to allow eligible ... more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at later, more costly stages and are less likely to survive. By increasing access to Medicaid, Missouri can help ensure more individuals who currently lack affordable, comprehensive health insurance can gain coverage through Medicaid and access the ... for cancer. This year alone, 37,390 will hear the words “you have cancer” and 12,960 Missourians will pass away from cancer. None of them should suffer a day without the healthcare they need.”  ### About ACS CAN at 20  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS ...

New Legislation Aims to Increase Early Cancer Detection in Medicare

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives today aims to improve access to new and innovative cancer screenings among Medicare beneficiaries in order to increase early detection of more cancers for more Americans. The Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act of 2020 would establish a Medicare benefit category for ... testing innovations. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Detecting cancer early can be the difference between life and death. When cancer is caught early, it is often easier and less costly to ...

Prior Authorization Reform Passes Both Chambers, Cancer Advocates Eagerly Await Governor’s Signature

... Senate Bill 2280 into law.  For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress and have a negative impact on their care. Prior authorization is a practice in which physicians must obtain approval from insurers before prescribing medication or moving forward with treatment for their patients.  Physicians report the process can lead to significant delays in care, contributing to negative outcomes in patients, including abandoned treatment. The process was once used ... a system requiring providers get approval to prescribe even the most routine medications and procedures.  According to a National Conference of State Legislatures database, 23 states enacted more than 43 bills related to prior authorization in the past few years, including 18 in 2024 ...

Legislative Inaction Leaves Kansans Without Access to Needed Care

... – The Kansas legislature left Topeka Wednesday without adequately addressing several critical issues affecting access to health care for tens of thousands of Kansans, particularly those in need of cancer screening and treatment. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to recognize that saving lives shouldn't be suspended. Whether it is freezing changes to Medicaid and with it access to ...

Access to Medicaid Expansion Key to South Dakota’s Fight Against Cancer

PIERRE, S.D. –– To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what Medicaid expansion means for South Dakota families in the fight against cancer and how important it is to ... Medicaid expansion in 2022,” ACS CAN South Dakota Government Relations Director Ben Hanson said. “They did not vote to add massive amounts of government paperwork to the lives of their friends, family and  small business owners as a condition to see their doctors. We are confident ... expansion of Medicaid, via Amendment D, in 2022. Those without coverage face one of the biggest barriers to receiving their critical screenings: cost. Many individuals who fall within “the coverage gap” -- making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private insurance ...

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