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Cancer Patients and Survivors Need Immediate Health Care Replacement Plan if Affordable Care Act Repealed

Washington, D.C., January 13, 2017 —Today Congress passed a budget resolution that will enable the repeal of significant parts of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), including premium subsidy support and funding for Medicaid expansion. A statement from Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, follows: “Today the House took the first step in repealing the Affordable Care Act, following Senate action earlier this week. As the ...

Lawmakers Consider Funding Deal; Includes $2.6 Billion Boost for Medical Research

... is poised to pass a funding bill this week that includes a $2.6 billion increase for medical research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The measure, agreed upon by both House and Senate conference committee members, also provides $296 million increase for the ... There is an additional $20 million for the Office on Smoking and Health (OSH).    The bill also includes a measure to raise the federal age of sale for tobacco to 21, extends Medicaid funding for Puerto Rico and U.S. territories, ensures funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers, ... to Equivalent Samples – CREATES Act.    A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows:   Research “We’re excited to see the $2.6 billion funding increase for medical research at NIH in this bill, including the $296 ...

Cover SC Launches with Call for Legislature to Enact Medicaid Expansion

... at the South Carolina State House. The event called on the South Carolina Legislature to enact Medicaid expansion and announced the launch of Cover SC, a new initiative aimed at closing the health insurance gap in the state. “North Carolina moved wisely and methodically in developing ... a recognized leader in healthcare reform. “South Carolina and other states must develop their own tailored solutions.  I am pleased to be of service to you in this process.  I can honestly say that, without question, we in North Carolina are very proud of the way in which we approached – and ultimately dealt with – ...

U.S. Senate Passes Harmful Budget that Will Cause Millions to Lose Health Insurance

AUGUSTA, ME – July 1, 2025 – Today the U.S. Senate passed the budget reconciliation bill, known as H.R. 1, by a vote of 51 to 50. Julia MacDonald, Maine government relations director with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) released the following statement: “Congress is making an unprecedented attack on access to health care for millions of Americans, including cancer patients and survivors. Devastating cuts to Medicaid and changes to Marketplace plans in the budget will terminate ...

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

Today, Colorado advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) delivered over 200 postcards signed by constituents to Rep. Gabe Evans’ district office in Northglenn, urging him to protect Medicaid by opposing any cuts to the program. The postcards highlighted how looming cuts to Medicaid would harm millions of Coloradans, including working families, cancer patients and survivors, pregnant women, people with disabilities, seniors, veterans and children. ... 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 ...

Good News: Conversations Ongoing to Expand Quality, Affordable Health Care

... our colleagues to track progress on critical bills in Congress and make sure our voices are being heard by legislators. We have good news: One of our top lobbyists just confirmed that members of Congress are hopeful about their negotiations on an upcoming legislative package that could expand access to quality, affordable health care. ... one to tip the scales in favor of this critical legislation. Let’s make sure they know we need them to act now. On behalf of everyone at ACS CAN, thank you for taking action! 0 Good News: Conversations Ongoing to Expand Quality, Affordable Health Care ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priority for 2021 Legislative Session

RALEIGH, NC – January 13, 2020 – As lawmakers dive into the first day of the 2021 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the new year.  All individuals deserve to live full, healthy ... cessation benefit that covers individual, group, and telephone counseling and all FDA-approved tobacco cessation medications without cost-sharing or other barriers to accessing care. Cancer patients, survivors and advocates look forward to meeting virtually with lawmakers over ...

Kentucky Legislature Turning its Back on Cancer Patients

FRANKFORT, KY.  – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) opposes House bill 7, which would require a majority of adults enrolled in Medicaid to meet various work requirements as a condition of ... net in the fight against cancer. We urge the legislature to stop this dangerous legislation that would create barriers for cancer patients and cost lives.    ###   About ACS CAN at 20  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for ...

U.S. House Passes Harmful Budget Bill that Will Cause Millions to Lose Health Insurance

Today the U.S. House passed the budget reconciliation bill H.R. 1, by a vote of 218 to 214 with Pennsylvania Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick, Brendan Boyle, Dwight Evans, Madeleine Dean, Mary Gay Scanlon, Chrissy Houlahan, ... within it.   In response, Donna Greco, Pennsylvania government relations director with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), released the following statement:  “Congress is making an unprecedented attack on access to health care for millions of Americans, including many thousands of cancer patients and survivors here in Pennsylvania. Devastating cuts to Medicaid and changes to ...

Alaska Governor 's Decision to Improve Access to Health Care Will Save Lives and Money

... accept the federal funds offered through the Affordable Care Act to increase access to health coverage through a state 's Medicaid program. ACS CAN will continue to work with lawmakers in the remaining states to ensure more individuals have access to the care they need. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. ...

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