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Cancer Advocates Stage a Digital Takeover to Call on Lawmakers to Protect Medicaid

... and cancer survivor, Medicaid was there for me. Medicaid saves the lives of many seniors, women, and children who otherwise would not receive care,” said Tami Vancamp, Follansbee, W. Va., breast cancer survivor. “Without Medicaid, many West Virginians will be unable to access the lifesaving care they currently depend on. I’m urging the U.S. House of Representatives to stand up for the health of West Virginia and vote against cuts to Medicaid.” The Medicaid program is the top health insurance provider in the nation, covering nearly 80 million people. Currently, 1 in 10 people with a history of cancer and 1 in 3 children ...

Louisiana Policy Forum 2021 Health Equity: Through the Cancer Lens

... goal to achieve a 40% reduction in cancer mortality in the United States by 2035. If we are to achieve that goal, we must fight to achieve health equity, the just and fair opportunity for everyone to prevent, find, treat and survive cancer – regardless of how much money they make, the color of their skin, their sexual orientation, their gender identity, their disability status, or where they live. Health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible which requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences. This event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. The panel discussion will include key stakeholders throughout the health community, including leaders in business, ...

2025 is the Time to Reduce the Cancer Burden on Floridians

... at $3 million in subsequent budgets so that it can continue to serve more eligible Floridians and save lives. “In addition, we know having health insurance is the top indicator for whether someone survives cancer. Every Floridian should be able to access preventive care and screenings, effective cancer treatment and follow-up scans. However, according to new Census Bureau data, Florida ranks fourth worst in the U.S. for the percentage of people under 65 with health insurance. Many of these Floridians are hardworking people who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid and do not get health coverage through ...

Colorado Cancer Advocates Ask Rep. Gabe Evans to Protect Medicaid by Opposing Cuts

... veterans and children. Federal lawmakers are considering a bill that includes deep cuts to Medicaid. Such devastating cuts would put essential health services at risk for millions of people nationwide and for the more than 1.2 million children and adults in Colorado who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving health care -- including prenatal care for pregnant mothers, prescriptions for limited-income seniors, well-child visits for small children, and cancer ...

Cancer Advocates Stage Day of Action to Call on Lawmakers to Protect Medicaid

... that slashing Medicaid will shorten cancer patients’ lives, and advocates in North Carolina won’t stand for it. “When I was dealing with health challenges, Medicaid gave me access to cancer screenings and diagnostic tests. And then, when I was facing a cancer diagnosis, Medicaid gave ... cannot stand the thought of that program not being available to people who truly need it like I did. Together with my friends, family, and health care team, we’re urging Sen. Thom Tillis to stand up for the health of North Carolinians and vote against cuts to Medicaid.” Medicaid is the ...

Missouri Voters Increase Access to Medicaid, Saving Lives and Helping to Reduce Future Suffering and Death from Cancer

Missouri voters stood up for public health on Tuesday and passed a ballot measure to increase access to health insurance coverage for more Missourians through the state’s Medicaid program, following on the heels of Oklahomans who made the same move ... guidelines in expansion states than in non-expansion states. With this vote, Missourians have elected to save lives and long-term health care costs.  “ACS CAN is grateful to all our staff and volunteers in Missouri who worked tirelessly to encourage their fellow Missourians to ...

HOW DO YOU MEASURE UP?

... little or nothing to do the right thing. In most cases, these solutions will save the state millions and perhaps billions of dollars through health care cost reductions and increased worker productivity. So, how does your state measure up? Read the report: How Do You Measure Up?       HOW DO ...

2018 State Legislative Priorities

... research Increase funding for Every Woman's Life program (provides breast and cervical cancer screenings for uninsured women) Expand access to health-care to Virginians who fall in the coverage-gap Simply the process for cancer patients who are seeking an exception from step-therapy 2018 State ...

Kansas Legislative Session Ends with Missed Opportunity to Expand KanCare

... coverage gap, they will have to wait for another legislative session for lawmakers to give them the chance to access affordable, comprehensive health care coverage. This year, an estimated 16,640 Kansans will be diagnosed with cancer. Studies show  having health insurance is the top indicator of cancer survival. Kansas lawmakers must do better.”  ###  About ACS CAN   The American Cancer ...

Statement: Gov. Stitt’s SoonerCare Plan Could Harm Oklahomans Impacted by Cancer

... change has the potential to significantly reduce low-income cancer patients, survivors and their families’ access to affordable, comprehensive health care. “The governor wants to establish work requirements for SoonerCare, but a cancer patient’s treatment should not hinge upon whether they ... while in treatment, and cancer survivors often require frequent follow-up visits and maintenance medications to prevent recurrence. A loss of health care coverage could seriously jeopardize their chance of survival. “Additionally, these plans could severely limit access to benefits and ...

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