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... in states that have not expanded Medicaid, make permanent increased tax credits for marketplace coverage, and cap Medicare enrollees’ out-of-pocket drug costs. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “This bill is a great step toward improving our nation’s public health and reducing our cancer burden. Increasing tobacco taxes ...

... state, in addition to Washington, D.C., to accept federal funding to provide health insurance coverage to adults earning less than 138 percent of the federal poverty level—just under $17,000 a year for a single adult. As part of the expansion, Virginia will require Medicaid recipients attend school, work, partake in job training or engage in some kind of community ... challenges to cancer patients and survivors. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “By signing this budget into law Gov. Northam and the Virginia Legislature made clear their desire to expand access to health care ...

Federal Update   Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities ... activity. Grantees will receive a total of over $103 million to transform where their residents live, work, play, and go to school so that they can lead healthier, more productive lives.     House Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY12 Health Spending Bill   Also of note today, the ... adults up to age 26 to stay on their parents' insurance policies and those requiring some insurance plans to cover preventive services at no cost to patients -- accounted for approximate 1 to 2 percent of this increase. Drew Altman , president and CEO of KFF, attributed the increase to ...

Federal Update   Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced grants to fight chronic diseases, the leading cause of death in America, to states and communities ... activity. Grantees will receive a total of over $103 million to transform where their residents live, work, play, and go to school so that they can lead healthier, more productive lives.     House Appropriations Committee Releases Draft FY12 Health Spending Bill   Also of note today, the ... adults up to age 26 to stay on their parents' insurance policies and those requiring some insurance plans to cover preventive services at no cost to patients -- accounted for approximate 1 to 2 percent of this increase. Drew Altman , president and CEO of KFF, attributed the increase to ...