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Real People and Real Stories from the Health Care Crisis
... cancer survivor who lost both parents to cancer at a young age. She receives her health insurance under COBRA, which covers 60 percent of her medical care but leaves her responsible for the remaining 40 percent, which she must pay out-of-pocket. The combination of her prescription medication and out-of-network care costs around $2,500 to $3,000 per month. Despite her ... who are struggling. “I spend at least 20 hours a week helping friends, or friends of friends, find a clinical trial or some way that they can gain some sort of access to health care.” She also works with various pharmaceutical companies to obtain drugs she needs that her insurance ...
Cancer-Fighting Advocates Mark Great American Smokeout by Calling for Action to Prevent Tobacco Addiction
... 45 th annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to protect the health of state residents by increasing the tax on all tobacco products and ensuring the additional revenue is used for the state’s public health ... tobacco control measures. In New York, cigarette taxes and most tobacco taxes have not been increased in ten years. As the advocacy affiliate of ACS, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), supports evidence-based strategies proven to reduce tobacco use including comprehensive smoke-free laws, regular and significant tobacco ...
New York Reduces Financial Barriers to Lifesaving Cancer Care
ALBANY, NY –12.23.22-- Earlier today, Governor Hochul signed two bills into law, both of which address gaps in New Yorkers’ access to affordable, lifesaving care for those facing a cancer diagnosis—or other chronic illness. The ... The details are as follows: A2085-A / S906-B, now Chapter 739, requires that every state-regulated large-group health plan cover 100% of the cost of colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 and removes cost-sharing for individuals who require a follow-up colonoscopy after a ... Hochul’s signature, state leaders have taken significant steps in ensuring that every New Yorker has access to affordable, lifesaving care. We can expect to reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates as well as the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis,” said Michael Davoli, ...
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... time to increase funding for the CSP by $2 M in this year’s budget. Let’s #ScreenNY A ccess to cancer screenings remains the first line of defense in the war on cancer. @LizKrueger @HeleneWeinstein ensure low income and uninsured NYers get their life saving breast, cervical & ... (CRC) Screening Campaign Tweet @LizKrueger and @HeleneWeinstein please include in your one-house budget bills language to ensure that out-of-pocket costs for a colonoscopy are not a barrier to screening. S906-A/2085 should be a part of the final NYS budget. #ScreenNY When it comes ... budget. #ScreenNY The out-of-pocket costs associated with some cancer screenings and the potential costs of treatment if cancer is detected can make care unaffordable. @LizKrueger and @HeleneWeinstein do the right thing and include language in the budget to cover ALL colonoscopies. ...
An Update on Health Insurance for New Yorkers
Navigating the health system can be challenging under normal circumstances. In these times of COVID-19 with loss of jobs and incomes, it is even more difficult. ACS CAN has ... to you in relation to health insurance in New York State. We hope you find this information useful. COVID-19 Testing coverage There is NO cost-sharing for COVID testing in state-regulated plans. Telehealth Services coverage There is no cost-sharing for in-network telehealth visits ...
Hillary Clarke Testifies on Medicaid in Buffalo
Below is the testimony of Hillary Clarke of the American Cancer Society who spoke on 1/20/11 in Buffalo before the New York State Medicaid Redesign Team. As part of her ... be mandated in all plans purchased by individuals and groups through the Health Insurance Exchange. States that provide these services without cost sharing to Medicaid clients will receive a 1% increase in the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP). In New York State, approximately ... tobacco users will make several quit attempts before being successful. Any arbitrary limit on the number of courses and the length of treatment can contribute to a failed quit attempt or a relapse, which is only self-defeating to the state. The medication limit is particularly an issue for ...
House Proposal Signals Retreat in War on Cancer
Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, in response to proposed budget cuts in the U.S. House of Representatives that would decimate cancer programs. “A generation ago, ... the word “cancer” was whispered, if it was even uttered at all. The promise of a world where cancer is no longer a major health threat can be achieved, but only if we keep the momentum moving forward. If we slow down, we risk losing the ground we've gained and we will cost our nation far more resources and lives in the long run. The American Cancer Society understands lawmakers are under a lot of pressure to cut ...
Let's Screen New York Action Center
The Let’s #ScreenNY campaign is a statewide coalition of patient advocacy groups, health systems, community organizations, individuals, policymakers, and others who are committed to helping ensure that all New Yorkers get back to regular cancer screening. Visit our homepage for more information. Ways you can make a meaningful impact in this campaign and take action are listed in this web page. Sign up for the Let’s #ScreenNY campaign Share your ... (CSP). The CSP provides low income and uninsured New Yorkers access to life saving breast, cervical and colorectal cancer screenings at no cost. Colorectal Cancer Screening Bill - When it comes to colon cancer screenings, some choose to have a less invasive procedure. But what happens ...
New York Residents Urge Leaders Schumer & Jeffries to Pass the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Act
... NY – March 8, 2024– Earlier today, advocates from across Greater New York City joined American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) staff and members of the International Association of Fire Fighters to deliver more than 60,000 petition signatures in support of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early ... cancers diagnosed today are found through screenings. Detecting cancer earlier gives patients a four-time greater chance of survival at half the cost burden of a later-stage diagnosis. Multi-cancer early detection technologies are unlocking a new era in how we detect and treat cancer with ...
Update: Smoking Cessation and Medicaid
There's news on smoking cessation and the future of Medicaid. The American Cancer Society has recieved word that a proposal we submitted along with several other groups to expand access to smoking ... Sciandra, Sherry Tomasky and Michael Seserman for their assistance in preparing it. "We're pleased that the Redesign Team recognized the value of an aggressive smoking cessation program in Medicaid. It's certainly preferable to cut costs by keeping people healthy rather than reducing services," added Russ Sciandra, New York State director of advocacy for the American Cancer Society. You can read the full proposal on tobacco cessation here >>> [PDF 165k] Update: Smoking Cessation and Medicaid ...