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2-24-11 Affordable Care Act Update
Amendments to Defund Affordable Care Act in House-Passed Continuing Resolution The U.S. House of Representatives spent four days last week debating HR1, a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through September 30 of this year. The bill cuts federal funding by almost $100 billion, and includes a five percent cut of $1.6 billion to the National Institutes of ... another two weeks at 2010 fiscal year spending levels. At this time it is unclear how House and Senate leaders will negotiate a final bill that can be passed in both chambers. Read the ACS CAN statement on the HR 1 and coverage from The Washington Post , and NPR’s health blo g . ...
8-18-11 Affordable Care Act Update
Federal Update In the past week, the Administration issued four proposed regulations that are important components of building a new available, affordable, and comprehensive health insurance system. The regulations complement and supplement the health ... detailed blueprints for various functions will operate, and collectively will provide a much more coherent insurance system for consumers. ACS CAN will review these proposals and consider making comments, probably in coordination with other consumer groups. Health Insurance Premium Tax ... out the rules for obtaining subsidies for private insurance in the health exchanges. Generally, this affects people between 133 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level who may be eligible for premium subsidies. The proposal explains the process for collecting and verifying information ...
12-2-10 Affordable Care Act Update
... A few weeks ago I informed you about a new consumer-friendly guide, posted on cancer.org and fightcancer.org , that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families. Now the guide is also available through Ariba from the Society’s Nationwide Distribution Center. ACS CAN worked with Corporate Communications and Health Promotions staff at the National Home Office on the guide, which explains the Affordable Care Act through the “cancer lens” and features stories of real people who have battled cancer or helped loved ones fight the disease. The guide, which also discusses provisions of the law as they ...
10-21-10 Affordable Care Act Update
... As always, thank you for all you do every day to support laws and policies that help cancer patients and their families. National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Meeting Earlier today, the full membership of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) approved a proposal on how to calculate and define Medical Loss Ratios (MLR), the ... federal regulation based on the proposal. Read the NAIC press release . This is good news for patients and consumers, and we have many ACS CAN and Division staff to thank for it as they spent the last few months helping the commissioners look at the issues through the “cancer ...
Advocacy Update 1.6.2015
... and VPs), Corporate Center Functional Leaders, Community Engagement and Partner Relationships Senior Directors, All Health Systems Staff, ACS CAN Field Staff and ACS CAN National Staff. Access to Care New Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Numbers Released According to enrollment numbers released Dec. 30 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 6.5 million individuals selected insurance plans or were automatically re-enrolled in the federal ... not factor in those who signed up for plans through a state-based marketplace because those figures are not yet available. The cumulative total of enrolled individuals is certain to be significantly higher than 6.5 million. Society and ACS CAN Host Affordable Care Act Webinar The Society ...
Affordable Care Update 12.18.2014
... and VPs), Corporate Center Functional Leaders, Community Engagement and Partner Relationships Senior Directors, All Health Systems Staff, ACS CAN Field Staff and ACS CAN National Staff. Access to Care New Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Numbers Released According to enrollment numbers released Dec. 30 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), nearly 6.5 million individuals selected insurance plans or were automatically re-enrolled in the federal ... not factor in those who signed up for plans through a state-based marketplace because those figures are not yet available. The cumulative total of enrolled individuals is certain to be significantly higher than 6.5 million. Society and ACS CAN Host Affordable Care Act Webinar The Society ...
2-17-11 Affordable Care Act Update
House of Representatives Debates FY 2011 Continuing Resolution The House of Representatives this week is debating HR 1, a continuing resolution (CR) that ... Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP). The bill also would cut the budget at the National Institutes of Health by 5.2 percent. Read the ACS CAN press release . Update on High-Risk Pools Last summer, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched a set of new high-risk ... exchanges will be similar to consumer shopping for airline or banking services and offer a choice of health plans that meet certain benefits and cost standards. The grants will help states design systems that will make this model viable. Read the HHS press release and Los Angeles Times ...
7-14-11 Affordable Care Act Update
... leaders over the budget and debt limit intensified further this week, with meetings taking place at the White House every day. The outcome of these talks have the potential to impact virtually all of ACS CAN’s priorities by limiting the availability of funds for cancer research, prevention, and early detection programs as well as altering ...
November 2011 Monthly Advocacy Update
CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS Appropriations The 2012 fiscal year budget process and the work of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, or "super committee," continue to move forward. Congress is beginning to pick up the pace on ... levels as well as serious policy differences. A resolution on the bill may not arrive until sometime in December. In the meantime, ACS CAN continues to engage super committee members, congressional leadership, and House and Senate appropriators to ensure that the fight against ... people with Medicare reviewed their health status at a free Annual Wellness Visit or received other preventive services with no deductible or cost sharing this year. In addition, nearly 1.8 million people with Medicare have received discounts on brand-name drugs in the Medicare Part D ...
10-28-10 Affordable Care Act Update
... families. Now Available: New Patient-Focused Guide to the Affordable Care Act A new consumer-friendly guide that describes how provisions of the Affordable Care Act help people with cancer and their families is now available on fightcancer.org. ACS CAN worked with Corporate Communications and Health Promotions staff at the National Home Office on the guide, which explains the Affordable Care ... as the ban on pre-existing condition exclusions, the prohibitions on annual and lifetime benefit limits, and the guarantee of coverage of no-cost preventive care, public support rises sharply. For example, a New York Times poll out today about voter attitudes toward the elections ...