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Rally for Medicaid Expansion

... all across the Commonwealth at a rally in support of expanding Medicaid on Thursday, March 1.   Real progress is being made towards expanding health care coverage to low-income Virginians who fall into the "coverage gap." During the next two weeks, state legislators will be working to come up ...

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, ...

Bill Introduced in US House of Representatives Extends Medicaid Coverage in US Territories

... of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): "For individuals facing a cancer diagnosis without access to quality, affordable health coverage, insurance coverage through Medicaid can be the difference between life and death. This bipartisan bill to extend funding for ... is an important step in addressing long-term funding issues that have plagued the Medicaid program in the territories and threatened access to health coverage and funding for hospital systems. "Research shows individuals without access to health insurance are more likely than those with ... 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 ...

Texas Medicaid Action Center

...   Background : Medicaid is under attack. Congress is considering massive, rushed cuts to this essential program that provides lifesaving health care to over 80 million people in the United States—including cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Goal: Flood social media and get ...

Virginia State Senator Emmett Hanger Receives National Distinguished Advocacy Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... prestigious award presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his dedication to expand access to health care this morning at ACS CAN’s annual Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.   ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American ...   “Sen. Hanger showed his commitment to making cancer a legislative priority by remaining steadfast in his support of increasing access to health coverage throughout the state of Virginia,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN. “He took action in the fight against cancer, ...

Midland Daily News: Don't take lifeline from cancer patients

... pending in the Michigan Legislature that would require low-income residents to work or complete hours of job training each month to keep their health care coverage in the state's Medicare program is not only unfair, it's potentially deadly.   A significant number of cancer patients and survivors struggle to complete simple tasks, like brushing their teeth. For those individuals, going to work is impossible. Taking away their health coverage because they are too sick or weak to work is wrong and could jeopardize their ability to survive their cancer. I urge Rep. Gary ...

Cancer Patients, Recent Survivors Should Be Exempt From Possible Medicaid Work Requirements

... guidance allowing states to require “able-bodied” adults to work, participate in job training or volunteer in order to receive Medicaid health benefits. As part of the guidance, CMS exempts children, pregnant women, the disabled and those who are deemed, “medically frail,” ... could mean a significant change to one of America’s most essential safety-net programs. Medicaid serves as a vital lifeline that provides health care coverage to more than 2.3 million low-income Americans with a history of cancer. “Many cancer patients in active treatment are often unable ...

Medicaid & Cancer: Understanding the impact of Medicaid on cancer care in Wyoming

... about the impact Medicaid expansion would have on cancer prevention, detection, and treatment in Wyoming. We'll hear from policy experts, health care providers, and impacted patients about the importance of Medicaid in the fight against cancer. After the training, you'll be better equipped ...

New Study Finds Cancer Patients Living in States with Lower Income Eligibility Limits Had Lower Cancer Survival Rates

... cancer mortality rates we see in rural communities like Fayetteville where I live and others across our state because of our resistance to make care more accessible for families,” shared Brittany Avin McKelvey, a cancer survivors and volunteer with ACS CAN.  “When I was diagnosed, I had to travel far in state as well as out of state to receive the level of care I needed, which was possible only due to my access to coverage. I can’t imagine being diagnosed with cancer today without accessible and ... mortality risk than Medicaid expansion states. Patients with other types of cancer have similar increased mortality. Increasing eligibility for health insurance through Medicaid may help improve cancer diagnosis and survival. 1 1 New Study Finds Cancer Patients Living in States with Lower ...

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