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Congress Approves Relief Bill with Expanded Access to Health Coverage; Sends to President for Signature

Washington, D.C.—Today Congress finished its work passing legislation that will expand access to health care coverage to more Americans, including cancer patients and survivors, who may have lost their insurance due to the ongoing pandemic. The bill will increase the eligibility and generosity of subsidies to cover the costs of marketplace health plans, offer financial support to cover all of the premium costs for laid off workers who choose to keep their employer-sponsored health ...

Cancer Group Letter: Administration Should Improve Access to Care During COVID-19 Pandemic

More than 50 cancer groups called on the administration to take action to help cancer patients gain, maintain and afford health coverage during the ongoing pandemic. Cancer Group Letter: Administration Should Improve Access to Care During COVID-19 Pandemic ...

House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Provide Relief for Nonprofits that Serve Patients

... the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Heroes Act, a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research and economic relief needs. Included in the bill are several provisions that would make it easier for Americans to maintain or gain health insurance coverage, including; a special enrollment period for private coverage through the federal health exchange, subsidies to cover the ... have lost their jobs and their employer-sponsored health insurance. Many others were uninsured when this pandemic hit and need access to care. Providing subsides to help people keep their health plans, allowing a special enrollment period for those who want to obtain coverage, and ...

House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Increase Medicaid Funding and Eliminate Medicare Patients’ COVID Costs

... he  U.S. House of Representatives will   vote  tonight  on a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research and economic relief needs.  T he bill  includes  provisions that would  create a  two - month  special enrollment period for  people who are uninsured to enroll in  private  health  coverage through the federal health  exchange ,  and   provide an  increase in federal  Medicaid  funding  to  support ... frightening during a pandemic.   The special enrollment period and increase d  Medicaid funding will help ensure more people can get the care they need when they need it.   “ Eliminating COVID-19 associated cost   sharing for Medicare enrollees ,  including for any possible ...

Cancer Group Letter: Congress Should Act on Access to Care Legislation During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dozens of cancer groups called on Congress to take action to help cancer patients gain, maintain and afford health coverage during the ongoing pandemic. Cancer Group Letter: Congress Should Act on Access to Care Legislation During COVID-19 Pandemic ...

COVID-19 Pandemic Ongoing Impact on the Cancer Community: May 2020

... (ACS CAN) deployed a survey in late March that found many challenges to cancer patients and survivors , including delays and cancellations of health care services, economic challenges affecting their ability to pay for care, and concerns about their future ability to access and afford the care ... and coordination with partner organizations who serve the cancer community. In addition, we reached out to a small sample of caregivers and health care providers working with cancer patients and survivors to understand how the pandemic is affecting them as members of the cancer ...

Rejecting Special Enrollment Period Puts Americans at Increased Risk of COVID-19

... D.C.—According to media reports, the administration has indicated it will not create a special enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, to allow uninsured Americans to enroll in health coverage in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... “We would strongly urge the administration to reconsider this reported decision and allow uninsured Americans the opportunity to obtain health coverage through a special enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act during this rapidly accelerating pandemic. “Access to timely ...

COVID-19: Through the Cancer Lens

ACS CAN South Carolina Health Policy Forum 2020 Pre-Registration for the 2020 South Carolina Health Policy Forum is now closed. You may register the day of the event (August 21st, 10AM ET) by clicking here . Save this event to your  ... 21, 2020 from 10am to 11:30am. The event will feature perspectives from leaders in policy, health, business and academia, and explore cancer care, prevention, and access to health care during COVID-19. We are excited to announce the following guest speakers: Moderator: Dr. Jan Eberth : ...

COVID-19 Pandemic Early Effects on Cancer Patients and Survivors: April 2020

... its spread have had far-reaching impact on all Americans, and particularly on cancer patients and survivors. Risk of infection, overloaded health care systems, shortages of food and supplies, and economic challenges all create unique barriers to achieving and maintaining health while fighting cancer and after. To better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the vulnerable population of US cancer patients and ...

2020 ACS CAN North Dakota Policy Forum

... or 701.314.4880. American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host a virtual policy forum to discuss the future of cancer care.   This event will bring together key leaders and decision makers in government, research and academia to discuss emerging oncology and health care policy issues that affect the physical and economic health of North Dakotans. Discussion Points Advancements in medical research have unleashed new and improved therapies that are revolutionizing ...

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