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Alternative Medicaid Financing Proposals Could Jeopardize Cancer Care; Increase States’ Medicaid Costs

... curative care under alternative Medicaid financing models being considered by Congress. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today sent a letter detailing the organization’s concerns to select governors invited to attend a Medicaid meeting led by the Senate Finance ... current system, fixed federal payments would not adjust automatically to account for increased enrollment, unexpected health emergencies or the cost of new breakthrough treatments. Instead, such financing would shift the cost to states, which would then likely implement restrictions to make up ...

Cancer Advocates and Lawmakers Attend Prescription Drug Town Hall

... the state to hear from state lawmakers, including the bill sponsors, on prescription drug legislation currently being considered.  "Soaring out-of-pocket costs make prescription drugs unaffordable for far too many Illinoisans, especially those with chronic conditions," said House Majority ... that make it harder for patients to afford their prescribed medication. "For Illinoisans with life-threatening diseases like cancer, the high cost of prescription drugs can be an obstacle to accessing the care they need," State Senator Laura Fine said. "It's time to protect Illinois patients from exploitation and ...

Senate Votes to Remove Barriers to Genetic Testing

... passed Senate Bill 2679, improving access to recommended genetic testing and fact-based screenings for people with a personal or family history of cancer.    The following is a statement from Ally Lopshire, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Illinois:   "To reduce the burden of cancer in Illinois, ACS CAN supports legislation that will improve access to guideline recommended genetic testing for inherited gene mutations by capping burdensome patient cost-sharing requirements at no more than $50. We’re disappointed to see that the legislation allows for cost-sharing for evidence-based cancer ...

Courage in Action: Cancer Survivors Unite at State Capitol to Advocate for Change

... wore their “suits and sneakers” to ask lawmakers to make cancer a policy priority. “As a breast cancer survivor, I know the importance of preventing cancer and improving access to care all too well,” said Maggie Powell, cancer survivor and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer. “In Springfield today, I let our lawmakers know that they must do all they can to reduce the toll of cancer on Illinoisans. ... to support legislation improving access to guideline recommended genetic testing for inherited gene mutations by capping burdensome patient cost-sharing requirements at no more than $50. While the legislation provides coverage for guideline recommended cancer screening based on a ...

Illinois Elected Officials Increase Access to Care for Cancer Patients

SPRINGFIELD, IL – “This week, the Illinois Senate passed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by making out-of-pocket costs more predictable and expand coverage for biomarker testing.  HB1745 will make prescription drug expenses more predictable by ... treatment, to the right patient, at the right time,’ precision medicine has played a critical role in improving cancer outcomes.  “ACS CAN thanks Leader Flowers and Sen. Munoz for their leadership on the biomarker testing legislation, and Rep. Harris and Sen. Harris for their work on the out-of-pocket legislation. ACS CAN looks forward to seeing Gov. Pritzker sign these pieces of legislation soon.”   ###   About ACS CAN at 20  The ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Rally Legislators Virtually Due to COVID-19

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The unpredictable and dynamic nature of COVID-19 is no match for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) volunteers’ steadfast commitment. When the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems became a roadblock for the annual Cancer ... As a cancer advocate, I let my lawmakers know if we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Illinois, this goal must be top of mind for our legislature,” said Roger Crawford, ACS CAN Illinois state lead ambassador. “By improving access to care, we can reduce ...

State Lawmakers Prioritized Landmark Legislation Benefiting Cancer Patients

SPRINGFIELD, IL – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the state legislature for their outstanding commitment to the well-being of cancer patients by passing a series of crucial bills designed to enhance research and access to care for those affected by cancer,” said Ally ... cancer. Genetic testing legislation, SB 2679, requiring state-regulated health plans to provide coverage for cancer-related genetic testing at a cost of no more than $50 to patients, will ensure more patients have the information they need to better understand their lifetime cancer risk. ...

Governor Signs Bill to Reduce the Illinois’ Cancer Burden

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is encouraged to see the Illinois legislature pass and Gov. J.B. Pritzker sign legislation to allow Illinois Medicaid recipients access to ... to cover routine costs associated with clinical trials. Gov. Pritzker and the legislature have taken an important step to ensure the viability of new cancer research in our state and to allow an additional 20% of Illinois residents to have access to these new, potentially lifesaving treatments and therapies,” said Shana Crews, government relations ...

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