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**PRESS CONFERENCE** Cancer Survivors to Urge Legislators to Make Fighting Cancer a Priority in Visit to Capitol

... Legislative Office Building, LCA Pressroom, Room 130 WHEN:   Tuesday, February 28, 12:00pm   The press conference will take place during the Health Committee budget hearing and provide a breakdown of the proposals around the CSP as well as those found in Governor Hochul’s Executive ... and American Lung Association among others on the importance of such legislation in the fight to end all suffering and death from cancer and the health inequities that permeate cancer care.   ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers at every level ...

NY State Lawmakers Introduce Compromise Legislation to Improve New Yorkers’ Access to Paid Family & Medical Leave Before Session End

... Bill 9840 / Assembly Bill 10561 aims to improve benefits within the Temporary Disability Insurance program through increased job protection, health insurance continuation and full intermittent leave. New York currently maintains a Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Temporary Disability ... is one day at a time, and the TDI program does not cover any intermittent leave. For many cancer patients, this is problematic given that cancer care often demands sporadic or intermittent time off. A nationwide survey of cancer patients showed that, of those who had to take unpaid leave ... York see this proposal as a critical step to ensuring that a diagnosis—of cancer or otherwise—does not define their physical or financial health. Everyone at ACS CAN applauds Senator Ramos and Assemblyman Solages for their leadership on this issue and urges their colleagues to take up ...

Mississippi Must Expand Medicaid and Stand Up to Big Tobacco

JACKSON, MS – November 16, 2023 – For cancer patients and survivors caught in the coverage gap, we know access to health care means comprehensive coverage for cessation and other resources to help Mississippians with limited incomes successfully quit smoking, but it ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer ...

Obama Administration Clarifies Tobacco Cessation Benefit under the ACA

... today provides much-needed clarity to plans and insurers on what constitutes a comprehensive 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 majority of the nation 's 42 ...

Virginia State Senator Emmett Hanger Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care this morning at ACS CAN’s annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.   ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American ...   “Sen. Hanger showed his commitment to making cancer a legislative priority by remaining steadfast in his support of increasing access to health coverage throughout the state of Virginia,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “He took action in the fight against cancer, ...

ACS CAN Ohio Government Relations Director, Bryan Hannon offers opposition testimony to Ohio House Bill 248

... survey of cancer patients and survivors last summer found that two-thirds of patients, and many caregivers, were worried about protecting their health from COVID-19. Those worries, combined with disruptions in health care services, have led many cancer patients to delay or forego treatment. Fortunately, the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine will mean ...

Midland Daily News: Don't take lifeline from cancer patients

... pending in the Michigan Legislature that would require low-income residents to work or complete hours of job training each month to keep their health care coverage in the state's Medicare program is not only unfair, it's potentially deadly.   A significant number of cancer patients and survivors struggle to complete simple tasks, like brushing their teeth. For those individuals, going to work is impossible. Taking away their health coverage because they are too sick or weak to work is wrong and could jeopardize their ability to survive their cancer. I urge Rep. Gary ...

American Cancer Society Expert Calls for Expanded Lung Cancer Screening Coverage under Medicare

... diagnoses of lung cancer and reduced lung cancer mortality as demonstrated in the National Lung Screening Trial. The Society recommends that health care professionals with access to high-volume, high-quality lung cancer screening and treatment centers should have a discussion about lung cancer ... 74 years who have at least a 30-pack-year smoking history, currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years and who are in relatively good health. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Lauren Walens or Steven Weiss American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (202) 661-5763 or (202) ...

Over 100 Patient Groups Join to Raise Alarm Over Proposed Insurance Rule

... the availability of these plans up to 364 days and provide an option for indefinite renewability, allowing them to function like permanent health insurance without having to follow most of the permanent plan rules. “Expanding access to these policies will likely cause premiums in the ... those with serious or chronic diseases and disabilities, into a smaller, sicker market to obtain the coverage they need to manage their health. Premiums for comprehensive plans that meet federal standards would likely skyrocket, and plans would likely exit the market. This will make ... and promoting improvements to our health insurance markets that control costs, stabilize the market, and positively impact coverage and care for millions of Americans. Expanding access to STLDs will move us away from – not towards – achieving these goals.” Public comments on ...

Patients and Caregivers Express Deep Disappointment Over Omission of a Paid Leave Program in the Build Back Better Act

... serious illnesses and conditions and their caregivers. We cannot let this historic opportunity go by. If you or someone you love has a serious health condition, like cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, or mental health issues, being able to take time off to receive or help facilitate necessary treatment without sacrificing your economic well-being is ... essential and makes a tremendous difference in patients’ lives. More than 88 million workers in this country don’t have paid family leave to care for their loved ones. Now is the time to provide paid leave to patients and caregivers who need it. We call on Members of Congress to ...

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