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... their cancer for more than three years. Nearly all (98%) were insured at the time when the debt was incurred, most commonly by a high deductible health plan without a health savings account (34%). The health implications are significant: those with cancer-related medical debt are three times more likely to be ... cancer screenings (18% vs 5%), 27% of those with cancer-related medical debt have gone without adequate food, and 25% have skipped or delayed care. The financial consequences of cancer-related medical debt can also be significant: nearly half (49%) saw their credit scores decrease and 30% ...

... for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, issued the following statement: “We oppose any policy tying access to affordable health coverage to work or community engagement requirements. Cancer patients, survivors, and those who will be diagnosed with the disease – as ... adequate Medicaid coverage because they are physically unable to comply." “In addition, cancer patients could be forced to change their health care providers, who are often explicitly chosen for their expertise or capabilities. Changing a cancer patient’s provider network ...

... through Medicaid expansion. Hundreds of thousands of people will no longer live in the coverage gap, causing them to die younger than those with health insurance. The majority of people living in the gap are people of color. “Medicaid expansion opens the door for people to access critical preventive and follow-up care that means more people will survive and thrive after a cancer diagnosis,” said ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director John ... it’s important for people to know the rules of eligibility have changed. Interested parties should submit an application and look at health insurance options. Our website has more information about how to enroll and where you can schedule an in-person appointment for help. ACS ...

... state.   On behalf of all families touched by cancer – and the over 600,000 North Carolinians who would finally be able to access affordable care – the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) continues to advocate for such lifesaving action particularly at such a pivotal moment for the health of the state.   The below statement is in reaction to the proposed budget and can be attributed to Derwin Montgomery, ACS CAN North ... , we look forward to North Carolina being the next state to create a path to adequate, quality care for hardworking families that protects the health of our communities, boost our state economies and revitalizes our rural areas.” This year alone, nearly 65,320 North Carolinians will be ...