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12-14-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... the past few weeks communicating their positions on important issues, including raising tax rates for high income earners, allowing an extension of the Bush era tax rates for families earning less than $250,000 annually and proposed funding cuts in federal health programs such as Medicare ... so called "fiscal cliff".  It is possible that Members may be required to stay in town during the holidays until a final deal is struck.   ACS CAN sent a letter to President Obama and Congressional leaders in the House of Representatives and the United States Senate to protect the fight ... study also found that annual deductibles more than doubled during the same period. In short, the analysis shows that rising premiums and higher cost sharing continue to strain the budgets of middle- and low-income families. If current trends continue, the average premium for family coverage ...

CBO Score Projects 14 million Americans Will Lose Health Coverage in 2018 Under House-Proposed Health Care Law

Washington, D.C. – March 13, 2017 – The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) this afternoon released an estimate of the impact of the American Health Care Act on the number of insured individuals, compared to those covered under current law, as well as the potential cost implications for those individuals who remain covered. The CBO projects that under the House-proposed legislation the number of uninsured will ... passes, compared to 28 million Americans who are estimated to be uninsured under current law Those purchasing coverage in the individual market can expect average premiums to be 15 to 20 percent higher relative to current law in 2018 and 2019. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer ...

12-14-12 Affordable Care Act Update

... the past few weeks communicating their positions on important issues, including raising tax rates for high income earners, allowing an extension of the Bush era tax rates for families earning less than $250,000 annually and proposed funding cuts in federal health programs such as Medicare ... so called "fiscal cliff".  It is possible that Members may be required to stay in town during the holidays until a final deal is struck.   ACS CAN sent a letter to President Obama and Congressional leaders in the House of Representatives and the United States Senate to protect the fight ... study also found that annual deductibles more than doubled during the same period. In short, the analysis shows that rising premiums and higher cost sharing continue to strain the budgets of middle- and low-income families. If current trends continue, the average premium for family coverage ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers’ steadfast commitment. When the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer ... As a cancer advocate, I let my lawmakers know if we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Illinois, this goal must be top of mind for our legislature,” said Roger Crawford, ACS CAN Illinois state lead ambassador. “By improving access to care, we can reduce ...

With Government Reopened, Congress Must Act to Keep Health Care Coverage Affordable and Pass a Full-Year Budget

... solutions. It is imperative that Congress moves swiftly to address two critical issues: ensuring health insurance costs do not spiral out of control for Marketplace plan coverage and passing a full-year budget that provides stability for American families.   The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN):   “Congress is running out of time to prevent millions of people across the country, including cancer patients and survivors, from losing ... only option for affordable, comprehensive health insurance. Now that Open Enrollment for Marketplace plans has begun, many people are seeing cost estimates for next year that would put coverage out of reach. Elimination of affordable, comprehensive health insurance options could be ...

5-19-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Prevention   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made $100 million available from the Prevention and Public Health Fund for up to 75 Community Transformation ... have incorrectly concluded that Medicaid offers substandard care because of evidence showing that survival rates for cancer patients in Medicaid can be poorer than for those outside the program. This conclusion is seriously misleading. What is often not reported is that cancer patients more ... responsibility or coverage when the exchanges go into effect. The brief describes four policy challenges related to such changes in coverage and cost:          Adjusting premium and cost-sharing subsidies when incomes change;        Coordinating eligibility for premium credits, ...

5-19-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Prevention   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made $100 million available from the Prevention and Public Health Fund for up to 75 Community Transformation ... have incorrectly concluded that Medicaid offers substandard care because of evidence showing that survival rates for cancer patients in Medicaid can be poorer than for those outside the program. This conclusion is seriously misleading. What is often not reported is that cancer patients more ... responsibility or coverage when the exchanges go into effect. The brief describes four policy challenges related to such changes in coverage and cost:          Adjusting premium and cost-sharing subsidies when incomes change;        Coordinating eligibility for premium credits, ...

5-19-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Prevention   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has made $100 million available from the Prevention and Public Health Fund for up to 75 Community Transformation ... have incorrectly concluded that Medicaid offers substandard care because of evidence showing that survival rates for cancer patients in Medicaid can be poorer than for those outside the program. This conclusion is seriously misleading. What is often not reported is that cancer patients more ... responsibility or coverage when the exchanges go into effect. The brief describes four policy challenges related to such changes in coverage and cost:          Adjusting premium and cost-sharing subsidies when incomes change;        Coordinating eligibility for premium credits, ...

Report: Complex Medicare Appeals Process Leaves Patients at Risk for Delayed or Denied Care

Washington, D.C.— As millions of seniors and other enrollees select their 2021 Medicare health benefits during annual open enrollment, a new report details just how confusing the program’s appeals process can be should a patient need to appeal a claim denial for health care services or prescription drugs. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... the Medicare Trust Fund—action which is likely to include changes to seniors’ Medicare coverage options that could result in out-of-pocket cost implications. “When lawmakers consider significant changes to Medicare enrollee benefits they often cite the fact that patients can always ...

Senate Rejects Resolution to Halt Short-Term Insurance Changes and Preserve Patient Protections

... D.C.— Today the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution under the Congressional Review Act that would have prevented the extension and expansion of short-term limited duration health insurance plans (STLD) as allowed under a new rule from the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor and Treasury. The rule allows insurers to issue – for up to 36 months – so-called short-term health insurance plans. Insurers can deny or charge people more for these plans based on their health status, are not required to cover essential health services, like prescription ...

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