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   ACS CAN supports legislation requiring all Kentucky insurers, including Medicaid and private insurers, to cover treatments recommended by the United ... Task Force (USPSTF) for tobacco cessation, including all seven Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications and all three forms of counseling without cost-sharing or prior authorization. ACS CAN supports comprehensive, statewide smoke-free legislation that protects the rights of nonsmokers inside ...

  The 2017 Kentucky Legislative Session has ended.  ACS CAN saw a major win (see below) on tobacco cessation legislation!  We also saw progress on other critical issues that we will continue to push ... Task Force (USPSTF) for tobacco cessation, including all seven Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications and all three forms of counseling without cost-sharing or prior authorization.  SB 89 passed with overwhelming support, and was signed into law on March 21, 2017! Tobacco Free Schools: ...

... Legislative Session Summary Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Kentucky Residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2024 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Kentucky General Assembly on efforts to extend lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs. We also sought policies to ... for screenings, tests, and procedures for cancer detection before a diagnosis. Breast Cancer: ACS CAN promoted legislation that prohibits cost-sharing requirements for any covered diagnostic breast exam or supplemental breast exam. This patient-focused bill was passed by the ...

FRANKFORD, KY – 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. Because of the virus and the elevated risk for those with compromised immune systems, cancer patients, ... This investment will allow the state to help prevent kids from starting to use tobacco products and help people quit while delivering health and cost-saving benefits to Kentucky. While smoking rates have declined in Kentucky over the last decade, Kentucky still has the second-highest smoking ...