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AUGUSTA - Yesterday, Maine voters cast their ballots in support of Question 2, which moves to increase access to health care for low-income state residents. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the passage of this initiative. The ... a lifeline to thousands of hard working, low income Mainers who need access to affordable healthcare. The fact is, men and women who lack health insurance are less likely to see a doctor, get recommended cancer screenings, and are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at later ...

... with timely and lifesaving cancer screenings, early detection services and treatments. Studies have shown that cancer patients without health insurance or Medicaid coverage are less likely to use these types of services and tend to fare worse than patients with insurance. Uninsured ... detected at a later stage, when it’s more difficult and more expensive to treat, and are less likely to survive. “Increasing access to care for hard-working, low-income Wisconsinites is one of the most impactful ways we can fight back against cancer. It will also create a healthier workforce, boost our economy, reduce the amount of uncompensated care in our health care system and keep Wisconsin economically competitive. We urge the Legislature to reconsider their decision and put Medicaid dollars back ...

... on Congress to oppose the State Flexibility Act, a bill that would reverse current law and allow states to tighten Medicaid eligibility before health benefit exchanges are created in 2014.  The “Maintenance of Effort” (MOE) provision was first included in the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act and renewed in the Affordable Care Act to prevent states from scaling back coverage for some of the sickest Americans before other coverage options became available. A statement ... with chronic diseases as a way to offset a strained budget is a short-sighted approach that will lead to a sicker population and greater health care costs in the future. On behalf of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke patients across the country, we call on lawmakers to ...

The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote this week - possibly later today - on a bill that would decimate health care for millions of people, including cancer patients. Urge your House Representative to vote NO on this bill today. 0 Medicaid is in danger. Act ...