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Insurance Disruptions & the Cost of COVID-19
... coverage disruptions are costly because cancer patients like Franklin who have already met their deductible and maximums near the beginning of the year must pay another deductible and reach their new maximum out-of-pocket amount when they start their new insurance plan. And this problem ... who has prostate cancer, already spent $3,000 on his cancer treatment when he lost his job in layoffs related to COVID-19. Starting a new plan cost him another $8,000 to pay his new deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. By the end of the year, Franklin will have spent almost 3 times more ... disruptions aren’t the only cost of COVID-19 for cancer patients. The pandemic has also resulted in delayed or canceled appointments, which can allow a patient’s cancer to grow, leading to higher treatment costs and worse health outcomes. ACS CAN Fights for Solutions ACS CAN is ...
House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Increase Medicaid Funding and Eliminate Medicare Patients’ COVID Costs
Washington, D.C.—T he U.S. House of Representatives will vote tonight on a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research ... support cash-strapped states meet their residents’ growing need for health coverage. It also ensures Medicare enrollees will not face any cost sharing for COVID-19 related health expenses and provides funding for the National Institutes of Health to restart essential medical ... with more than 12 million workers. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), follows: “Urgent action is needed to help millions of Americans, including many who have a history of cancer, obtain and ...
House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Provide Relief for Nonprofits that Serve Patients
Washington, D.C.—Today 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 ... federal funding for Medicaid to help states meet their residents’ growing need for the health coverage. The bill also calls for ending patient cost sharing for COVID-19 associated treatment expenses for those on Medicare and private insurance. If enacted, federal agencies would also be ... funds through the business relief programs. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), follows: “The need to ensure Americans can maintain or obtain health coverage is more urgent than ever. Millions of Americans—including ...
House Set to Pass Relief Bill Expanding Access to Health Coverage
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives is set to pass legislation today that would increase access to health coverage for millions of Americans, including cancer patients and survivors, as part of its pandemic relief package. The bill increases the generosity of subsidies to ... for states to expand their Medicaid programs. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “The passage of this bill in the House would bring millions of Americans who have lost their health coverage due to the pandemic—whether ...
Senate Passes Relief Bill with Expanded Access to Health Coverage
... 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—including offering subsides to those who are receiving unemployment benefits—offer financial support to cover all ... provide essential services during this time. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “The Senate’s action today brings thousands of Americans, including those affected by cancer, closer to being able to access and ...
2020 ACS CAN North Dakota Policy Forum
Pre-registration is now closed. You may register day of the event at http://acscan.windrosemedia.com . DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIP While this event is free to attend, donations are welcomed. For more ... sponsorship opportunities, please contact Deb Knuth at [email protected] 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 ...
Congress Approves Relief Bill with Expanded Access to Health Coverage; Sends to President for Signature
... 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 ... goes to the president to be signed into law. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “We welcome the final passage of the coronavirus relief bill and its numerous provisions to expand access to affordable ...
Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19
LANSING, MI – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the steadfast commitment of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteers. The virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer Action Day, so ... the Michigan volunteers asked the legislature to: Pass Oral Chemotherapy Fairness Legislation House Bill 4099 would equalize the out-of-pocket cost to the patient for oral chemotherapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for oral chemo medications versus ...
Survivor Views: Pandemic-Related Challenges Persist for Cancer Patients and Survivors
Overview: The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gives voice to cancer patients and survivors on critical public policy issues that affect their lives. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patients ’ and survivors’ experiences and perspectives, through efforts ... American Indian and Asian or Pacific Islander (44%) were far more likely to have encountered challenges accessing care. • The overall cost of health care was identified by over one third of cancer patients and survivors (36%) as the most important challenge to address in order to ...
Survey: Cancer Patients Increasingly Face COVID-19 Health Impact
... health issues as they try to navigate the difficult health and economic environment. An American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) survey of cancer patients and survivors focused on COVID-19 effects found 87% of respondents said the pandemic had affected their health care in some manner, up from 51% in an April survey . Of those in active treatment 79% ...