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Making the Affordable Care Act Enhanced Tax Credits Permanent Will Protect Coverage for Cancer Patients and Save Lives
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Tammy Baldwin (WI) plan to introduce a bill, the Health Care Affordability Act of 2024, that would make permanent the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced tax credits that help make health insurance coverage affordable for an estimated 20 million people. Co-sponsored by 45 Senators, this bill, related to Representative Lauren ...
Wisconsin Legislative Session Ends with Wins in the Fight Against Cancer
... of tireless efforts and to the legislature for their bipartisan work to pass bills that improve access, early detection, and cancer care. “With the passage of Gail’s Law, more women in Wisconsin will no longer face barriers to access life-saving supplemental ... 49th state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months. Comprehensive and uninterrupted postpartum care will help avoid preventable health complications and promote a healthy future for both mother and baby. “Legislators play a key role in reducing the burden of ... 2026, our work is far from over. Much remains to be done when it comes to tobacco control and expanding access to quality, affordable health care. ACS CAN, our volunteers and our board members will continue to share our stories, engage in conversations and educate lawmakers ...
Millions of North Carolinians’ Medical Debt Erased
... “This is a monumental day for North Carolina. We applaud our state leaders for continuing to invest in the people of North Carolina and their health. The relief of more than $6.5 billion in medical debt will improve the lives of millions of people. “The weight of medical debt is ... patients. The results of a survey of cancer survivors conducted last year found that nearly 50% of patients took on debt to pay for their cancer care. Furthermore, one in four patients delayed or skipped care to avoid further medical debt. “We thank our lawmakers, former Gov. Roy Cooper, current Gov. Josh Stein and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for their insightful plan that will help countless patients.” 0 Millions of North Carolinians’ Medical Debt Erased ...
ACS CAN Urges House Members to Stand up for Cancer Patients and Their Families by Protecting Medicaid and Opposing Budget Resolution
... the House oppose this bill because it would detrimentally impact access to Medicaid for many people. Research consistently shows that access to health insurance coverage through Medicaid increases cancer screenings rates, early-stage cancer diagnoses, and improves access to timely cancer treatment and survival rates. “One out of ten adults with a history of cancer relied on Medicaid for their health care in 2023, according to data analyzed by the American Cancer Society, underscoring the critical role Medicaid plays in helping cancer patients ...