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Ohio Department of Health Expands Eligibility for Breast and Cervical Cancer Project

... additional $100,000 per year to expand Medicaid eligibility for treatment of women who are diagnosed with cancer through the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP). The BCCP is a critical safety net program that provides free mammograms, cervical exams ... end of Breast Cancer Awareness month, ACS and ACS CAN applaud this expansion and remind everyone that early detection of cancer and access to care saves lives.  ### About ACS CAN at 20  The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for ... 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 ...

House Takes Big Step in Right Direction for Montana’s Health and Business Community

... remove the sunset clause on Montana Medicaid expansion, assuring that tens of thousands state residents continue to have access to life-saving health care. “This is obviously important to keeping Montana healthy and prosperous,” American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Montana Grassroots ... the foundation for a healthy, prosperous state as well as a hand up for those who sometimes work multiple jobs but still cannot afford private health care. More than half of Montana Medicaid enrollees no longer need the program within two years or less, either gaining benefits through an ...

Public Health Groups Admonish Timing of Oklahoma’s Medicaid Expansion Waiver Proposal

... are alarmed that Gov. Kevin Stitt released his SoonerCare 2.0 waiver application while Oklahoma, and the world, grapples with a serious global health crisis. We urge the application be withdrawn immediately. “COVID-19 is a serious threat to Oklahoma’s public and economic health. Starting the 30-day public comment period on SoonerCare 2.0, which if implemented in its current form could trigger grave consequences for ... of public emergency — such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. “The waiver application would implement several measures that are barriers to care: cost-sharing provisions, an emergency room penalty fee and work requirements. Public health groups disagree with these waivers for good ...

Public Health Groups Urge Oklahomans to Vote ‘Yes’ on Question 802 on June 30

... “As our nation contends with the COVID-19 pandemic, incurring devastating human and economic losses, our organizations remain focused on health care solutions that will protect our most vulnerable populations. Untold insecurities weigh heavily on many Oklahomans, and on June 30, voters can ease some of that worry by voting ‘yes’ on State Question 802. “Voting ‘yes’ on State Question 802 will make health insurance through Medicaid accessible to more Oklahomans in the event they should need it – such as sudden loss of employment and, ...

New Billboard Calls Attention to Alabama’s Health Coverage Gap and Rural Hospital Closures

... (ACS CAN) unveiled a new billboard today near Jackson Hospital, calling attention to the critical need for Medicaid expansion to strengthen health care access and reinforce Alabama’s hospitals. The billboard features the message “Save Jackson Hospital. Expand Medicaid now.” alongside an image of an ambulance and highlights the urgent need to close Alabama’s health coverage gap to keep hospitals open. According to a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform, more than half of ...

Public Health Organizations Urge U.S. Supreme Court to Protect the Rights of People with Medicaid Coverage

... across the nation will file an amicus curiae - or friend of the court - brief today urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to quality health care for individuals with Medicaid health coverage. Historically, Medicaid beneficiaries have had the ability to sue to protect their Medicaid rights, and these organizations argue ...

Public Health Wins at the Polls in California and South Dakota

... to expand Medicaid eligibility to adults with lower incomes. In California voters upheld the 2020 law that will reduce tobacco use and health disparities caused by the tobacco industry’s targeting of Black communities. The following is a statement from Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO ... and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): “Voters in South Dakota and California made it clear on Tuesday that public health is a priority in their states. By passing measures to increase access to health coverage through Medicaid and reduce the deadly toll of ... their loved ones who will newly gain access to lifesaving health insurance coverage. ACS research repeatedly shows the importance of access to care in reducing health disparities and improving cancer outcomes. ACS CAN volunteers and staff worked tirelessly to educate the public on the ...

Colorado Health Advocates Sound Alarm on Looming Medicaid Cuts Ahead of Critical Congressional Vote

Health advocates from across Colorado expressed concerns Tuesday morning during a virtual press conference hosted by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) over the impact looming Medicaid cuts and changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace will have on Coloradans, specifically cancer patients, and the state’s rural population.  According to recent estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), nearly 11 million people nationwide would lose health insurance under the current proposal before Congress. Additionally, more than 152,000 Coloradans will lose health insurance if this bill is ...

Missourians Vote to Increase Access to Health Coverage Will Protect Its Most Vulnerable Citizens

Jefferson City, MO — Missourians approval of Amendment 2 will improve health outcomes and reduce cancer disparities for 230,000 citizens who will gain access to health insurance coverage through the state’s Medicaid program.  On Tuesday, voters responded “yes” to Amendment 2, which asked if Medicaid ... health insurance coverage provided by 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 for survival. With this vote, ...

Nation’s Leading Public Health Groups Applaud SCOTUS Ruling Protecting Civil Rights for Individuals with Medicaid Coverage

WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 8, 2023 – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a decision in the case of Health and Hospital Corportation of Marion County v. Talevski siding with the plaintiff and ruling that individuals could enforce their civil ... of diseases and treatment for those diagnosed. The groups filed an amicus brief in September urging SCOTUS to protect access to quality health care for individuals with Medicaid coverage and providing scientific data showing the importance of Medicaid to early detection and ...

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