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The Facts About Medicaid and Cancer

Medicaid provides essential health coverage to millions of lower income individuals in the U.S. It is funded jointly by the federal and state governments. Because access to health insurance coverage is a key factor in preventing, catching and treating cancer, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) encourages policymakers to ensure that this vital health coverage program is available to people who need it, particularly those with cancer ... their Medicaid benefits. [10] The program has encountered significant obstacles, including high administrative costs: the program has already cost nearly $26 million to implement, with 90% of funding directed toward administrative expenses, including application processing and work ...

“Yes” Vote on Question 2 Is A Win for All Mainers

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 following statement can be attributed to Hilary Schneider, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Maine: ...

Congress Prioritizes Cancer Research with $2.5 Billion Increase for NIH and $408 Million for NCI in FY 2023 Budget

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Early this morning Congress released a proposed FY 2023 funding deal that includes an increase of $2.5 billion for biomedical research funding at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), $408 million more for cancer research at the National ... or improve access to palliative care.   A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: Cancer Research “Cancer research is one of the most promising fields of biomedical discovery and sustained year-over-year increases ... trials act which would address ancillary costs when enrollees must travel, such as transportation and lodging, which for too long have been cost barriers for participation.    “A five-year extension of additional federal funding for Medicaid in Puerto Rico and a permanent extension ...

New Legislative Committee Brings Renewed Hope for Saving Lives from Cancer

... to reviewing options to increase Medicaid eligibility in the state will meet for the first time Friday. The below is a statement on behalf of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) ahead of the meetings and can be attributed to Derwin Montgomery, ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director. “We’re encouraged ... Over 372,400 North Carolinians who fall within the coverage gap will face one of the biggest barriers to receive their critical screenings: cost. 0 American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Expresses Encouragement in the Fight Against Cancer Ahead of First Joint Legislative ...

New poll results show Wyoming voters support Medicaid expansion

A new poll released by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), AARP, the American Heart Association, and American Lung Association shows the majority of Wyoming voters support efforts to increase access to health care by expanding Medicaid. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of Wyoming residents support expanding Medicaid in the state, according to the poll conducted by New Bridge Strategy. Additional findings include: ...

Tennessee Legislature and Governor Turn Their Backs on Cancer Patients

... TN – Today, Gov. Bill Lee signed the Medicaid block grant waiver into law over patient advocacy groups' objections.  Emily Ogden, director of government relations in Tennessee for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), made the following statement in reaction. "For months, ACS CAN and other patient advocacy groups have voiced their concerns and objections to the approval of Tennessee's Medicaid 1115 Research and Demonstration waiver. This waiver will add additional barriers to health insurance coverage and ...

Opinion: Medicaid expansion is popular – and necessary

This opinion originally ran in Wausau Pilot & Review. By Philip R. O’Brien, national member of the ACS CAN Board of Directors In the Badger State, we have a proud tradition of taking care of each other when our friends and neighbors are struggling. ... without health insurance tend to be diagnosed a full stage later than insured individuals, marking a substantial difference in treatment cost. Expanding BadgerCare would cover cancer patients who currently do not have insurance. We need to acknowledge what rural, urban and suburban ...

Expanding Medicaid Eligibility is Key to Changing North Carolina’s Current Course in the Fight Against Cancer

RALEIGH, NC – April 14, 2022 – To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what increasing eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program would mean for North Carolina families in the ... against cancer.   “Cancer isn’t partisan – and its impact in our state can’t be understated as it continues to be the leading cause of death for North Carolinians,” shared Derwin Montgomery, ACS CAN North Carolina Government Relations Director. “Expanding Medicaid is a ...    Over 372,400 North Carolinians who fall within the coverage gap will face one of the biggest barriers to receive their critical screenings: cost. Many individuals who fall within ‘the coverage gap’ - making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private ...

2021 Policy Forum: Health Equity and Access to Care in Georgia

If we are to achieve the goal of defeating cancer, 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. This virtual event will focus on health equity and its impact on access to care in the cancer space. ACS CAN will host its annual Georgia Policy Forum on Tuesday Oct. 26 via Zoom at 12:00 pm. This event will bring together key leaders and decision ...

Leading Patient Advocacy Organizations Urge South Dakotans to Support Medicaid Expansion to Provide Health Care to More than 42,000 Residents

Sioux Falls, S.D. – Patient advocacy organizations including AARP South Dakota, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association, South Dakota State Medical Association and the South Dakota Nurses Association have united to launch South ... Decide Healthcare , an effort to let South Dakota voters determine if the state should expand Medicaid health care coverage to more than 42,000 of their fellow lower-income residents. The coalition—one of the broadest to ever launch a ballot measure in South Dakota—is collecting ... in its first two years. Over five years, Medicaid expansion would return more than $1.3 billion to South Dakota from Washington, D.C., at a cost of only $3.8 million in state funds. "These savings will matter to voters, and South Dakotans Decide Healthcare is the only initiative  that ...

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