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House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Plan to Cut Medicaid Will Lead to More Suffering and Death from Cancer

... Congressional Budget Office estimates that these cuts will result in at least 8.6 million people losing coverage with no access to affordable health insurance options. There is no way these cuts can be implemented without drastically limiting or, in many cases, severing access to ... work requirements. The letter also calls out the compounding impact of these Medicaid cuts when combined with other proposals to dismantle health insurance coverage nationwide that are currently underway. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer ... unconscionable to force states to cut health coverage for cancer screenings, treatment and access to innovative cancer therapies or nursing home care. “ACS CAN’s tireless volunteers and cancer advocates have reached out to lawmakers nearly 67,000 times, sent more than 100,000 messages ...

Federal Action Jeopardizes Healthcare Coverage for Patients in Georgia

... barriers to enrolling in Medicaid coverage as well as jeopardize the ability of patients who purchase coverage through Healthcare.gov to access care.   “The Medicaid proposal approved today is not Medicaid expansion. Instead, it would provide coverage to just a fraction of the ... if the state fully expanded Medicaid. Furthermore, the work reporting mandate provides no pathway to coverage for patients who have serious health conditions that prevent them from working. This discrimination against patients with pre-existing conditions is unacceptable.   “Upon final approval, the so-called “Georgia Access” Model would reduce access to comprehensive health insurance by prohibiting Georgians from using Healthcare.gov to enroll in coverage. The state’s plan will encourage the sale of insurance ...

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Taking First Step to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

... The bill requires coverage for biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence under Florida Medicaid and state employee health insurance plans. However, it leaves out those covered by state-regulated private health insurance plans on the marketplace, which often include tourism, hospitality and agriculture employees who aren’t offered coverage through ... policymakers to bring this opportunity to the private market. All patients facing cancer and other diseases deserve to get the best possible care.” 0 Bill Stops Short of Requiring Coverage for Private Market Florida Legislature Passes Bill Taking First Step to Expand Access to ...

Cancer Advocates to Lawmakers: Increase Tobacco Tax, Create More Choices for Patients

... help adults quit smoking and prevent young people from ever becoming addicted. “This is a win-win solution for Illinois’ physical and fiscal health,” said Shana Crews, Illinois government relations director for ACS CAN. “Not only would a $1 per pack cigarette tax increase prevent ... smoke quit, but it’s also expected to generate more than $159 million in new annual revenue. That’s money that could be put toward public health programs and help Illinois pay down its high deficit.” Volunteers also asked lawmakers to sponsor a bill currently before the General ... goal is to help cancer patients access their medications and empower them to plan for future treatment. “It’s difficult to estimate health care costs when you have no idea what your future bills will look like,” Crews said. “Copays take away some of that guess work by setting an ...

Gov. Ralph Northam Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... in the area of cancer-related public policy advocacy.   “Gov. Northam has made tremendous strides in the fight against cancer by expanding health care coverage to thousands of Virginians,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “Through his steadfast commitment to increasing access to lifesaving health coverage, Gov. Northam demonstrated his dedication to supporting cancer patients and their families across the state. We are grateful to ...

Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidates Answer Questions about Cancer Policy in ACS CAN Voter Guide

... legislation to raise the age of sale for all tobacco products in Minnesota to 21? Do you support a sustainable, long-term funding source for the Health Care Access Fund, whether that would be extending the provider tax or replacing it with a new funding source? Cancer Votes is the nation’s ...

Biden Administration: Work Requirements in Medicaid Do Not Promote the Objectives of the Program

... several other states have similar applications pending. While lower courts had previously blocked work requirements, ruling the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated federal law by approving them, states have continued to pursue these barriers. The administration’s ... and other complications related to their cancer diagnosis. “As the COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of access to care and the very real health inequities nationwide that must be addressed, the critical role Medicaid plays has been made even more clear. This program is and will ...

In a victory for cancer patients, new Medicare ruling protects timely drug access for current patients

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced its final ruling on changes to Medicare Part D regarding cancer patients’ access to lifesaving drugs. ... HHS ruling, current cancer patients with Medicare Part D won’t have to worry that their specialized cancer drug won’t be covered. “Cancer care is a race against time. We are glad HHS and Secretary Azar listened to the countless patients who voiced their serious concern over the ...

2025 Georgia Cancer Action Day Resource Page

... provide you with all of the resources you need to feel prepared and confident going into the event.  We are advocating for greater access to health care coverage, including closing the coverage gap, so other patients can survive cancer too. Date:   Tuesday, February 4th Time:    8:00 AM to ...

ACS CAN Report: Short-Term Insurance Coverage is Inadequate, Confusing and Expensive for Patients

... intended as a temporary bridge between comprehensive coverage options, these plans can deny or charge people more for coverage based on their health status, are exempt from covering essential health services, like prescription drugs or hospitalization, and can charge older people more than three times what they charge a younger person ... in the 6-month plan and $11,000 in the 3-month plan. In all cases, the enrollee would become ineligible for subsequent coverage of her cancer care in a short-term policy because her cancer diagnosis would be considered a pre-existing condition and would have to wait until the next open ...

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