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Obama Administration Clarifies Tobacco Cessation Benefit under the ACA

... tobacco cessation benefit under the Affordable Care Act. The ACA requires most health plans to cover tobacco cessation services at no cost to the enrolle, but implementation of this benefit has been inconsistent. Smokers have reported difficulties accessing treatments and having to pay for services that should have been free. ACS CAN along with its public health partners submitted a letter to HHS earlier this year asking for clarification to address these concerns. The ...

New Report: Cigarette Tax Increases Would Raise Billions for Cash-Strapped States, While Reducing Smoking and Winning Voter Approval

... to help close severe budget shortfalls, while also reducing smoking and saving lives, according to a new report released today by a coalition of public health organizations. A national poll released along with the report finds that 67 percent of voters support a $1 tobacco tax increase. The poll also found that voters far prefer higher tobacco taxes to other options, such as other tax ... too often fall victim to state budget cuts.” “During these tough economic times, cigarette tax increases are both popular among voters and can significantly reduce long-term smoking-related health care costs,” said Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO. ...

2019 North Carolina Legislative Briefing Breakfast: Addressing the Youth Vaping Epidemic

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, will hold its Legislative Briefing Breakfast focusing on addressing the youth vaping ... and tobacco cessation programs. We invite all state legislators for an informative discussion about the youth vaping epidemic, the tremendous cost of tobacco use on our healthcare system, and how implementing evidence-based strategies protect our children from harm and provide for a ...

New Report: Failure by Southeastern State Legislators on Tobacco Policies Leads to Higher Tobacco Use, Greater Cancer Burden

... policies to reduce and prevent tobacco use, according to a report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The result of this inaction has led to some of the highest tobacco use rates in the country and contributed to cancer death rates that are significantly above ... death and exposure to secondhand smoke. (In North Carolina, smoking-related health care costs total $3.81 billion annually, which includes the cost to Medicaid of $931 million.)   The 12 Southeastern states are projected to collect nearly $5.3 billion in tobacco revenues in 2017 yet spend ...

2018 South Dakota Legislative Session Recap

... Session ended on March 9 with 570 bills introduced. This was a significant increase from the 388 introduced in 2017 and 418 in 2016. The ACS CAN South Dakota team worked on many issues that will assist in the fight against cancer. Some key highlights of the 2018 Session are below: Increased access to Biosimilars The development of biologic drugs has provided patients and their physicians with ... small-molecule drugs, interchangeable biosimilars have the potential to increase price competition on older biologic drugs, and result in lower cost burdens for patients. Sen. Deb Soholt and Rep. Leslie Heinemann sponsored SB 75 that would create a new pathway for biologic substitution and ...

Cancer Advocates Applaud Revenue Committee Decision to Sponsor a $1 Tobacco Tax Increase in 2018

Cheyenne, Wyo. (Dec. 4, 2017)— In its final meeting of the year, the Joint Revenue Committee voted 8-7 to introduce a bill in the 2018 legislative session that will increase the state’s tobacco tax by $1 per pack of cigarettes, with an equal tax on all tobacco products, including chewing tobacco. Jason Mincer, Wyoming government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement: "ACS CAN thanks the Joint Revenue Committee for its decision to introduce a $1 tobacco tax increase in ...

Oral Chemotherapy Fairness and Appropriations are Legislative Priorities to Fight Cancer

... Molly Medenblik LANSING, MI  – “As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges legislators to prioritize improving access to cancer care, increasing funding that will help prevent and detect cancer, and increasing funding to $5 million annually for tobacco prevention and cessation programs to ease the burden of cancer in Michigan.  “For roughly ten years, ACS CAN has advocated for the passage of oral chemotherapy fairness legislation and will continue to do so this year. This legislation would ensure that the out-of-pocket costs for oral ...

Tobacco Tax Increase Would Reduce Smoking Rates, Protect Public Health

... tax since 2002, and we encourage the committee to formally approve this plan when it considers the SCHIP bill Tuesday. "Raising the price of cigarettes is a proven way to get people to quit smoking. For every 10 percent increase in the price of cigarettes there is a 7 percent drop in youth smoking rates and a 4 percent decline in overall cigarette consumption. The result is improved ... nonpartisan sister advocacy organization of the American Cancer Society, which is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS CAN works to encourage lawmakers, candidates and government officials to support laws and policies that will make cancer a top national priority. ...

Ruling Extinguishes Latest Industry Effort to Undermine Tobacco Control

... aren't able to beat back strong public health policy the way they have in the past. Public health is prevailing with greater frequency in spite of a relentless industry foe. The latest example of this David versus Goliath outcome will directly benefit the citizens of Uruguay, and have far ... countries considering similar public health measures. In a decision late last week, an arbitration tribunal of the World Bank ruled Uruguay can require graphic warning labels covering 80 percent of the front and back of cigarette packs. The tribunal also ruled Uruguay can limit ... or promoting tobacco products. The Australia case was dismissed on procedural grounds but the defense in this dispute is reported to have cost $35 million. While the victories are cause for celebration, the lengthy disputes have both direct economic costs for the countries involved ...

New Mexico and Utah Tobacco Tax Increases Are Big Wins for Public Health

Washington, D.C. – March 8, 2010 – New Mexico and Utah took major steps forward to save lives and protect children when both of the states’ legislatures voted to increase their tobacco taxes. New Mexico passed a 75-cent tobacco tax increase late in the evening on March ... passed a $1.005 increase March 5 bringing the state’s cigarette tax to $1.70. Both state taxes are now well above the current national average of $1.34 per pack. The governors from both states are expected to sign the measures into law in the coming days and both will go into effect July ... health victories will save lives in New Mexico and Utah,” said John R. Seffrin, PhD, CEO, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Raising tobacco taxes protects public health by reducing smoking and helps to boost the economy by generating revenue and long-term health ...

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