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ACS CAN delivers letter to Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins asking for a vote on a critical colorectal cancer screening bill
... legislation New York State can ensure that state statute reflects recent federal and state guidance including the following: The 2010 Affordable Care Act requires that all health plans cover certain essential benefits including colorectal cancer screening in accordance with the United States Preventative Task Force ... that complies with the new screening guidelines. Furthermore, on January 10, 2022, the Federal Tri-Agencies (Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Treasury) announced that private insurance plans must now cover, without cost-sharing, follow-up colonoscopies after a ...
2012 NYS Legislative Session Wraps Up
... hole”). The Governor proposed eliminating the program, but working with AARP, we convinced the Legislature to restore most of the funding. Health Insurance Exchange • The Senate refused to take up legislation creating a health insurance exchange mandated by the Affordable Care Act, so the Governor created one by Executive Order. The new exchange is a bare-bones affair, and many important policy decisions including ...
Review of New York's 2009 Legislative Session
... programs, but there will be fewer antismoking messages in the media and distribution of nicotine patches is being cut back. POLICY Access to Care for the Working Poor -- A major part of the ACS agenda at the state and national level is to make affordable, quality insurance available to everyone. One significant success was getting the Legislature to expand the Family Health Plus program for working adults to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (which amounts to $22,000 for a single person). If the federal ... off the insurance rolls. Young Adult Insurance (Bill No. A6030/A9036)-- Upwards of 800,000 New Yorkers between the ages of 19 and 29 don't have health insurance, because they can't afford individual coverage and/or they work in jobs that don't offer coverage. This legislation offers a ...
Data Released Showing Link between Tobacco Use & Cancer Deaths in Erie County, NY
... that starts with removing flavored products, like menthol cigarettes, from the tobacco industry toolbox.” Dr. Andrew Hyland , Chair of Health Behavior and head of tobacco control programs at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center , said, “Every day we see patients coming ... the proposal to end the sale of all flavored products—including menthol cigarettes.” “New York has the opportunity to address a definitive health equity issue. Tobacco-related cancer mortality is higher among Black people than white people because of historically higher smoking ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...
New Report Finds New York 20th in Nation in Tobacco Control and Prevention
... ALBANY, NY --December 8, 2015--A new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and several public health partners once again points out that New York is 20th in the country in spending on tobacco control and prevention. The report, issued ... tobacco revenues for states to meet these recommended funding levels. Put simply: New York is missing a tremendous opportunity to save lives and health care dollars by shortchanging proven programs to prevent kids from using tobacco and help those addicted to quit. “The Broken Promises report ...
Cig Tax Hike, Cig Tax Collection - A Winning Formula
... to develop new regulations to collect excise taxes and his proposal to use revenue from a cigarette tax hike specifically for prevention and health care certainly is encouraging. But the state must collect these taxes now, every minute of hesitation is another minute tobacco smoke is ravaging someone’s health.” ### About the American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society combines an unyielding passion with nearly a century of ...
ACS CAN Applauds NYS Senate for Passing Legislation to Improve Vaccine Access in Pharmacies
... 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 ...
Statement on Death of Former U.S. Representative Nita Lowey
... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in cities, ...
Budget Cuts & Missed Opportunities Define New York Budget
... diseases, including but not limited to cancer. The reality is that a majority of patients need sporadic or intermittent time off for their care. The real, lived experience of patients and survivors should directly inform how our lawmakers address issues, and, in neglecting to ... our most vulnerable residents. The provisions on medical debt in the final state budget will help ensure that more New Yorkers can pay for their care without the lasting impact of medical debt. Additionally, the budget will rectify some of the toxic, predatory practices employed by many ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...
Governor Hochul to Receive Policy Wish List During Santa’s Visit to State Capitol
... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...