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Survivor Views on Enhanced Premium Tax Credits
... to support ACS CAN’s advocacy work at all levels of government. This survey is the second in a series to explores the impacts of Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits on cancer patients and survivors. The web-based survey was conducted among 3,565n cancer patients and ... who have benefitted from subsidies. This survey also included 624n self-employed respondents who are more likely to rely on privately-purchased health coverage. Key Findings: 86% of those receiving subsidies say they would have difficulty getting the care they need without the enhanced premium tax credits, and 35% say it would be extremely difficult. 50% say they could not have afforded to enroll in a health plan without the enhanced premium tax credits. 60% of those enrolled in ACA marketplace plans choose them because they don’t have access ...
Cancer Patients & Survivors Overwhelmingly Support Extending ACA Enhanced Tax Credits
... and provide important insights to support ACS CAN’s advocacy work at all levels of government. This survey explores the impacts of Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced tax credits on cancer patients and survivors. The web-based survey was conducted among 1,597n cancer patients and survivors ... subsidies. Key Findings Cancer patients and survivors overwhelmingly support extending enhanced financial assistance for people who purchase health coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, 72% support , just 6% oppose. Forty-three percent of those receiving the enhanced tax credits say they could not have afforded to enroll in a health plan without the tax credits. Others mentioned options which could lead to insufficient coverage or financial toxicity. If the enhanced tax ...