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3-29-12 Affordable Care Act Update
Litigation Update This was a blockbuster week at the Supreme Court, which hosted three days of arguments on the Affordable Care Act, an unprecedented amount of time in the modern era which underscores the critical nature of the challenges. Although the media coverage was extensive, we wanted to provide ACS CAN's perspective. As you know, the Society and ACS CAN, along with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and American Heart Association ...
3-14-14 Affordable Care Act Update
... between patients, health care providers and health care facilities; and defines how plans must ensure provider access to rural areas. ACS CAN has submitted comments on the proposed rule and is working closely with the Office of the Washington Insurance Commissioner to ensure that the final rule provides cancer patients with essential access to oncology specialists. ... on California’s exchange have trouble determining whether or not a plan will cover their cancer treatment drug and, if so, how much it will cost. Under the proposed legislation, insurance carriers in the state exchange will be required to: use a standard formulary template to display ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...