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... Health insurance coverage through Medicaid helps Tennesseans stay healthy, go to work, and care for their families. Medicaid covers many of the same services as private health insurance. Every state’s Medicaid program covers benefits like: inpatient and outpatient hospital ... pregnant women and children, blind or disabled individuals, individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and some seniors. States can cover more people than the federal law requires. States also choose the income levels for people to qualify for the state’s Medicaid program. ... to purchase health insurance on the federal marketplace.   5. Many low-income, uninsured Tennesseans, delay or forgo medical care because of cost and they worry every day that they are one cancer diagnosis away from financial ruin.  Answer: True  Research continues to show that ...

... film featuring community members and health professionals from across Alabama sharing their challenges and triumphs as they strive to take care of themselves, their families and their communities. Watch the trailer Watch the full film Meet the storytellers: Greene County Hospital Staff Dr. ... about $100,000 per month in uncompensated care because so many of its patients do not have access to health insurance and cannot pay for the cost of their care. Pam When Pam lived in Louisiana, she was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer through Louisiana’s Medicaid program. But ... challenges face by people across Alabama. Our Screening Guide includes all the information you need to host an independent screening of ACS CAN’s new documentary “On the Edge: Health Care in Alabama.” This guide includes promotional content, instructions to access the full film, a ...

... - before gaining access to the drug that was recommended to treat their health condition. When implemented inappropriately, step therapy can result in patients not being able to access the treatments they need in a timely manner. This can lead to worsened symptoms and presents a ... for patients suffering from life-threatening or chronic diseases. Step therapy is often applied to New Jeseyans living with a wide range of diseases and chronic conditions including cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, HIV/AIDS, epilepsy, arthritis, psoriasis, heart disease, ... and caregivers reported that these policies delayed their care, increased their stress and frustration, contributed to worse outcomes and cost them more out of pocket. Doctors reported that these requirements made it harder for them to treat patients, delayed treatment and were ...

... to locate all the necessary resources to prepare for your participation in successful lawmaker conversations on February 11. We know that part of the magic that goes into an impactful Cancer Action Day is preparation, coordination, and resources - coupled with our pre-event ... social media using the hashtag #TNCAD25.  Attire:  If you attended last year, please wear your shirt from last year.  We will have white ACS CAN t-shirts at registration but supplies are limited.  Please dress accordingly and be prepared to put the t-shirt on. Wear black or dark pants ...   Committee Meetings Schedules   Issue Information: Precision Medicine and Biomarker Testing Biomarker Testing One Pager Biomarker Testing Cost Savings Biomarker Testing Non-oncology Fact Sheet Biomarker Patient Stories JUUL Settlement One Pager   After the Event: Report back form ...