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Legislative Action Needed to Reduce the Burden of Cancer on Wyomingites

... postpartum.  “After giving birth, we know that cancer risks are heightened. Ensuring low-income individuals and families have affordable health coverage for a full year postpartum is one of the most critical ways to reduce cancer incidence and mortality,” said Kristin Page-Nei, the ... with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. “Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage is a positive step toward improving the health outcomes of women and their children. Ultimately though, the most cost-effective solution to improve the lives of all Wyomingites – ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

STATEMENT: Oklahoma’s Medicaid Expansion Will Protect Its Most Vulnerable Citizens

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahomans' approval of Question 802 will improve health outcomes and reduce cancer disparities for 200,000 citizens who will gain access to health insurance coverage through the state’s Medicaid program. On Tuesday, a majority of voters responded “yes” to Question 802, which asked ... expansion will help keep our rural hospitals open, providing not only jobs for Oklahomans but the cancer screenings, treatment and follow-up care needed to survive the disease that will kill over 8,400 in our state this year,” said ACS CAN Government Relations Director Matt Glanville. ...

Proposed NIH Budget Cuts Could Devastate Medical Innovation and Cripple Critical Cancer Research and Prevention Efforts

Washington, D.C., —Today the president introduced his proposed 2018 budget, which includes deep cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Medicaid. If approved by Congress, the cuts ... cuts combined with the more than $600 billion reduction for Medicaid funding, could leave millions of Americans without access  to meaningful health care and prevention services. “To date, the federal government has played a critical role in our ability to reduce the cancer burden. Such ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Reaction to Medicaid Lawsuit filing

... see the following statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Missouri Government Relations Director Emily Kalmer. "Access to health insurance is key in the fight against cancer. These plaintiffs are just three of the hundreds of thousands of Missourians who need the state ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to stand ...

Continued Stalling on Medicaid Expansion Means Worse Survivorship Against Cancer for North Carolinians

... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in reaction.   “Today’s action to close yet another short session without ensuring affordable health coverage for 600,000 North Carolinians marks yet another day where lawmakers directly put their constituents’ health at risk.   “Their political stalling is not a light matter for North Carolina families touched by cancer: it’s life or death.   ... on Medicaid expansion and we will not allow the daily, lived experience of over 600,000 North Carolinians who are forced to forgo the lifesaving care and treatment they need to survive to be forgotten and their voices silenced.”    “Legislative leadership has the opportunity to change ...

House Members Must Stand up for Cancer Patients and Their Families by Protecting Medicaid from Cuts in Latest Budget Proposal 

... is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN:  “The time is now for Members of Congress to stand up for Medicaid, the lifesaving health insurance program that covers nearly 80 million people nationwide. The budget resolution in its current form cannot be accomplished without ... life-threatening for cancer patients and survivors and all those at risk of developing the disease. Research consistently shows that access to health insurance coverage through Medicaid increases cancer screenings rates, early-stage cancer diagnoses, and improves access to timely cancer ... this chance of survival away from millions of people.  “One out of ten adults with a history of cancer relied on Medicaid for their health care in 2023, according to data analyzed by the American Cancer Society, underscoring the critical role Medicaid plays in helping cancer patients ...

Quick Summary: Final Version of 2025 Budget Reconciliation Legislation

... passed the final version of its 2025 budget reconciliation legislation . The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network strongly opposed the health changes included in the bill, which the Congressional Budget Office estimates would reduce the number of people with health insurance by 10 million people by 2034 through major cuts to Medicaid and changes to Marketplace and other coverage.   This law includes ... cost-sharing to Medicaid enrollees living just barely over the poverty line – which will force working families to choose between health care and other bills. This will include required cost-sharing for most cancer-related care. To be implemented by October 1, 2028. Requiring all ...

Legislative Leadership Expected to Take Up Medicaid Expansion in the 2022 Session

... might change during this session as lawmakers continue to have the most robust conversations on the issue since the passage of the Affordable Care Act and due to a special Medicaid expansion review committee tasked with providing a recommendation on the issue.   The below is a statement ... for lifesaving policy this session that will finally ensure over 600,00 hardworking North Carolinians have adequate and affordable access to care necessary to survivorship from cancer and other chronic illnesses.  “The 2022 session can be historic for North Carolina. It’ll mean the ... waiting to see lawmakers reinvigorate our rural towns, bring jobs to their neighborhoods, save taxpayer money and support families by improving health for generations to come all by increasing Medicaid eligibility. “We look forward to see the review committee’s recommendations following ...

Letter to the editor: With the election over, let’s focus on beating cancer

... There is much we can do to help reduce these unfortunate and clearly preventable deaths. We have to ask our legislators to increase access to health care by expanding Medicaid, and to take other steps to increase the number of people in the state with health insurance. We also have to make sure that Medicaid and other forms of health insurance cover all smoking cessation aids such as nicotine ...

**MEDIA ADVISORY** Advocates Call to Protect Funding Ahead of Senate Vote on Life-Threatening Medicaid Cuts

... cuts would be for our people as well as the state budget. More than 1.5 million Tennesseans , or 20 percent of the state’s population, rely on health insurance provided by Medicaid. Medicaid also provides insurance to half of the state’s children. Health insurance is a top predictor of whether someone will survive cancer. It is critical we maintain access to coverage for lifesaving screenings ... hospitals is also at risk, especially those in rural areas. A mass loss of Medicaid coverage would lead to an uptick in uncompensated care, leaving hospitals to shoulder extra costs or close.   WHO:              ACS CAN and nine partner advocacy organizations, ...

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