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Tobacco Tax Increases in New Mexico and Utah

... the 18th highest in the nation. The revenue will be directed to the stateŠ—Ès general fund, the funding source for most of the stateŠ—Ès health programs. March 8, 2010 Utah's legislature approved a $1.005 increase in the cigarette tax, for a total tax of $1.70 per pack. The tax on ... will go from 75 cents per ounce to $1.83 per ounce. Revenue from the taxes will go to the general fund and will be used to restore prenatal care for low income expectant mothers, highway patrol funds, and other important programs. Tobacco Tax Increases in New Mexico and Utah ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Strong Tobacco Control Polices During Great American Smokeout

... remains the nationŠ—Ès number one cause of preventable death, killing approximately 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. Yet, a new report co-authored by ACS CAN shows states are not doing all they can to help tackle tobacco use. State funding ...

New CDC Survey Finds Adult Quit Attempts Have Stalled, Proven Tobacco Control Critical

... between 2011 and 2013, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).  The article, entitled “Trends in Quit Attempts Among Adult Cigarette Smokers — United States, 2001–2013,” is featured in ... between 2011 and 2013 is troubling and may be the result of lack of clarity around tobacco cessation coverage required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Under the Affordable Care Act, most private health plans must cover comprehensive cessation services, including both FDA-approved medications and counseling, at no cost to the smoker. These ...

Senate Finance Committee Approves Cigarette Tax Increase

... 2007 -- "Today’s approval by the Senate Finance Committee of a 61-cent increase in the federal cigarette tax to fund the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), by a vote of 17-4, is a victory for public health that would both discourage youth and adults from smoking and provide much-needed health care for millions of children. "We commend the committee members for voting in favor of the first increase in the federal tobacco tax since 2002, ...

Connecticut Lawmakers Must Act to Protect Kids & Adults from Tobacco Industry Influence

HARTFORD – Tomorrow, Gov. Lamont’s public health budget will be heard by the Appropriations Committee. His budget, which was released on February 9, fails to allocate sufficient and ... helping current tobacco users quit in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s best practices. A coalition of public health groups have joined together to urge the state to dedicate robust and sustainable funds to combat a leading cause of preventable death and ... costly and unnecessary road to take. Any short-term savings are dwarfed by the staggering toll tobacco use takes on our economy and our health care. Research shows that the more states spend on tobacco control, the greater the decrease in smoking – which not only saves money but saves ...

New CDC Report Indicates States Missing Opportunities to Protect Kids and Adults from Dangers of Tobacco Use

... and 2011 than in 2009 according to an article released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 's (CDC) Office on Smoking and Health (OSH). The article, entitled State Cigarette Excise Taxes äóî United States, 2010 2011, updates a similar article released in 2010 and is ... use in their states. Tobacco is the only legal product that kills when used as directed, and it costs local economies billions of dollars in health care spending. Increasing cigarette excise taxes has been proven to reduce the number of current and potential smokers. Research shows that every ...

ACS CAN's Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Lobby Day

... at the CDC Support legislation to improve the quality of life for cancer patients by providing patients with better access to palliative care services and coordinated care Pass a bill to increase the federal cigarette tax by 94 cents to keep millions of kids from smoking and dramatically reduce health care costs in our country ACS CAN volunteers and staff are already armed with the knowledge and the passion they need to talk to their ...

ACS CAN Applauds Legislation to Reduce Minnesota’s Cancer Burden, Urges Lawmakers to Do More

... (ACS CAN) commends the implementation of the new state tobacco 21 law, clinical trials as well as breast and cervical cancer laws to address the health inequities that contribute to higher incidence and mortality rates from cancer for the poor, communities of color and rural residents. The ... past years, smoking remains highest among these communities. An end to the sale of menthol flavored tobacco products would help end a serious health inequity,” added Myatt. The recently signed clinical trials law ensures Minnesotans on Medicaid have the same opportunities to participate ... this year but not all of them will equally benefit from medical advances in cancer prevention, early detection, diagnostic testing and treatment care,” said Myatt. “The poor, communities of color, and rural residents are among those that continue to be under-represented in cancer ...

Arizona Cancer Advocates Rally at Capitol for Increased Access to Innovative Testing and Lifesaving Treatments

... – found in blood, tissues or other biospecimens. "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and save lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. This legislation will help dismantle cost barriers and bring the promise of precision ... are less likely to receive biomarker testing. Improving coverage for and access to biomarker testing across insurance types is key to reducing health disparities. The House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 2144, which aims to enable more Arizonans to benefit from biomarker ... and urge the Senate to follow suit in taking action to expand coverage and access to biomarker testing. This is a critical step towards reducing health inequities and improving cancer outcomes," said Melissa Norred, ACS CAN state lead ambassador. Additionally, the group advocated to pass ...

Senate Unanimously Passes Legislation Improving New Yorkers’ Access to Lung Cancer Screening; Coalition Backing Bill Applauds Senators & Calls on Assembly to Follow Suit

... that would eliminate cost-sharing for lung cancer screenings and follow-up tests for all eligible New Yorkers insured through a state-regulated health plan, including Medicaid. Senate Bill 2000, sponsored by Senator Joseph Addabbo, received sweeping, bipartisan support and the backing of a coalition of patient advocates, medical leaders and public health organizations. Lung cancer is the number one cancer leading to death and is expected to take the lives of over 6,000 New Yorkers this year ... many patients from activating the critical early detection resource.  “Out-of-pocket costs should not be a deterrent to seeking lifesaving care. These costs undermine the benefit of screening in reducing lung cancer deaths, leaving far too many New Yorkers unscreened and at risk of ...

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