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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 ...

Annual “Suits and Sneakers” Cancer Action Day Comes to Columbia

... tobacco prevention program and vote against harmful tobacco bills this session. Expand Medicaid eligibility to give more people access to care that can screen for, detect and treat cancer. Pass  HB3202 for cost-free diagnostic and supplemental breast examination health insurance coverage. New statistics show nearly 37,000 South Carolinians will be diagnosed with cancer in 2026 – a 5% increase from 2025 ...

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 ...

White House Shines National Spotlight on Cancer to Reignite Moonshot

... it,’ building on the initial and robust cancer moonshot investment in discovery, prioritizing increased uptake of prevention and addressing health disparities. The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), ... detection tests for cancers for which we don’t currently have answers. We must also ensure everyone has access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage and can take a significant step toward that goal by closing the Medicaid coverage gap. Finally, we must work to ensure no matter how ...

We Did It! Two Legislative Priority Bills pass!

... Die —the last day of the 90-day, Maryland General Assembly Session—as we processed the loss of Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch, a true health care champion. It is fitting that we made so much progress this year. This year marked my first session as the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

Tennessee Medicaid Changes Would Harm Cancer Patients and Survivors; Waiver Should Be Rescinded

... therapies would ultimately harm patients and could cost Medicaid more money in the form of increased medical visits and services due to poor health outcomes. “Waivers like Tennessee’s do not serve to improve the Medicaid program, but rather risk leaving thousands of people without ... to prevent, detect and treat disease. We urge CMS and the Biden administration to rescind this waiver and protect patients’ critical access to care through the Medicaid program.” Read the full submitted comments. 0 Tennessee Medicaid Changes Would Harm Cancer Patients and Survivors; ...

Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Wisconsinites

... 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’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

2026 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. And the Georgia Tobacco Use Prevention Program (GTUPP) ...

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