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Prescription Drug Affordability in Michigan
ACS CAN supports legislation that restricts the use of so-called copay accumulator adjustments in health insurance plans. We advocate for policies that ensure third party prescription drug copay assistance is counted toward patients’ out-of-pocket cost obligations. Prescription drug affordability safegaurds that patients and their families can care for themselves while reducing the burden ...
ACS CAN Michigan Forum on the Costs of Cancer
ACS CAN Michigan invites you to our 2020 Policy forum to discuss issues that are facing many Michiganders; the costs of cancer. Join patient ... come together to discuss their cancer journeys and other issues affecting cancer patients. Agenda: 12:00 pm: Event start 12:05 pm: ACS CAN Costs of Cancer Report Review 12:20: Panel Discussion 12:40: Q & A 12:55 pm: Wrap Up Sponsorship: There are several different ways to support ACS CAN and ...
Make All Copays Count
Michigan cancer patients and others rely on prescription drug copay assistance to help them pay for the high cost of drugs and help them meet their maximum out of pocket limit. These copay assistance programs can give patients access to a lifesaving medication they may otherwise not be able to afford. 0 Make All Copays Count ...
Michigan House Passes Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation
LANSING, MI – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to see the House pass oral chemotherapy fairness legislation today. ACS CAN wants to take this moment to thank Rep. Daire Rendon ... This legislation would give chronically ill patients more affordable access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral ...