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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 ...

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

... it. "As someone who lost their spouse to cancer, I’m appalled to see representatives in Washington, D.C., even considering slashing access to health insurance coverage through Medicaid,” said Vince Marchetta. “Any cuts to this program in any form will rip health coverage away from cancer patients and survivors who are currently depending on that coverage to receive the lifesaving care they need. We’re urging Representatives Latta, Balderson, Rulli and Landsman to stand up for the health of Ohioans and vote against cuts to ...

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

... stand for it." “As a breast cancer survivor, I’m appalled to see my representatives in Washington, D.C., even considering severing access to health insurance coverage through Medicaid,” said Omaha resident Camille Metoyer Moten. “Any cuts to this program in any form will rip health coverage away from cancer patients and survivors who are currently depending on that coverage to receive the lifesaving care they need. We’re urging Representative Bacon to stand up for the health of Nebraskans and vote against cuts to Medicaid.” The Medicaid ...

Federal Action Jeopardizes Healthcare Coverage for Patients in Georgia

... barriers to enrolling in Medicaid coverage as well as jeopardize the ability of patients who purchase coverage through Healthcare.gov to access care.   “The Medicaid proposal approved today is not Medicaid expansion. Instead, it would provide coverage to just a fraction of the ... if the state fully expanded Medicaid. Furthermore, the work reporting mandate provides no pathway to coverage for patients who have serious health conditions that prevent them from working. This discrimination against patients with pre-existing conditions is unacceptable.   “Upon final approval, the so-called “Georgia Access” Model would reduce access to comprehensive health insurance by prohibiting Georgians from using Healthcare.gov to enroll in coverage. The state’s plan will encourage the sale of insurance ...

New Poll: North Carolina Voters Demand Final Action on Medicaid Expansion

... presented with a data point noting that the policy, if passed, would allow more than 14,000 veterans in the state a path to affordable, quality health care coverage.   Notably, poll data revealed support for lawmakers to take final action strongest among Democrats (96%) and unaffiliated voters ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizing Greater Access to Healthcare for Missouriansin 2021

... ACS CAN is advocating for:  Implementation of Medicaid Expansion : In August, Missourians approved Medicaid expansion, which will improve health outcomes and reduce cancer disparities for over 230,000 residents who will gain access to health insurance coverage. Medicaid helps to improve outcomes and reduce the burden of cancer by offering enrollees access to primary care, prevention services and timely cancer screenings. Early detection of cancer increases a patient's chance of survival. ACS CAN asks the ...

Advocates to Gather at Statehouse for Cancer Action Day

... We are asking lawmakers to change that by enacting policies that close the coverage gap and expand healthcare access. Studies show having health insurance is the top indicator of cancer survival. WHO:                  Cancer survivors, patients and ACS CAN volunteer ... advocacy 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 stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...

Ohio Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... How Do You Measure Up? rates states in nine specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer, including increased access to care through Medicaid, funding for cancer screening programs, smoke-free laws, cigarette tax levels, funding for tobacco prevention and cessation ...                                Green Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program Funding      Red Access to Palliative Care                                                                   Yellow Pain Policy                ... affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  ACS CAN works to encourage elected officials and candidates to make cancer a top national priority. ACS CAN gives ordinary people ...

North Carolina Positioned to be First State to Expand Medicaid Under American Rescue Plan

... and the families we represent, we’re ecstatic to see today’s announcement by Senate and House leadership to bring affordable, accessible care for over 600,000 North Carolinians and we’re eager to see the full legislature come together in a bipartisan way for its passage" shared ... of ACS CAN. “Soon, thousands of North Carolinians will finally have a fighting chance against the state’s leading cause of death with the health coverage they need to be able to receive an early screening or treat a cancer diagnosis and countless lives will be saved.”  North ... for increased eligibility for Medicaid for over a decade. If passed, Medicaid expansion in North Carolina would mark a historic step in health policy and improved survivorship for patients for generations to come.   0 Legislative Leadership Commits to Taking Final Action to Expand ...

Cancer Advocates Detail Policies Necessary to Reach New Cancer Moonshot Goal

... policies that would help prevent, detect, and treat cancer starting with increased funding for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI) and separate funding for the president’s proposed Advanced Research Project on Health (ARPA-H). Federal funding for cancer research is the bedrock of medical discoveries and has played a role in every major cancer breakthrough ... coverage to 2.2 million people, and cap Medicare Part D out-of-pocket drug costs, as the most important means to improve patients’ access to care. It also makes clear the need for Medicare coverage of multi-cancer screening tests once these tests are approved by FDA and clinical benefit ...

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