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Access to affordable health insurance is a key factor for surviving cancer. Individuals who are uninsured or who cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs for their ... insurance are less likely to get screened for cancer and therefore less likely to survive a cancer diagnosis.    Through the Affordable Care Act, those with low- or limited-incomes who purchase health insurance plans on the Marketplace receive tax credits to help make plans more affordable.  The tax credits were later expanded to ...

... This was a tough loss today. But, it’s not over by a long shot. While the U.S. House of Representatives may have voted to change the current health law in ways that may be extremely harmful to cancer patients and survivors, the bill they passed still must get voted on in the U.S. ... everything you’ve done, and everything you’ll continue to do. Erin O'Neill Vice President, Grassroots Campaigns   Our thoughts on today's health care vote ...

Too many South Dakotans go without health care as families struggle to afford medical bills while the cost of food and housing rise. This short documentary explores how Medicaid would be a lifeline for residents caught in the health coverage gap. Since the creation of this film, South Dakotans voted to expand Medicaid! This was a big step forward for South Dakota but it ...

... bill could allow insurers to: Charge cancer patients and survivors far higher rates to make coverage unaffordable Eliminate coverage for cancer care in their health plans Re-institute arbitrary caps on annual and lifetime coverage Your Senator's name and phone number is below.  Please call that number ... welcome to customize the message however you like.)   “ My name is [your name] and I’m from [city].  Under the Senate Graham-Cassidy health care bill, cancer patients and survivors will lose coverage and pay far more for the drugs and treatment they need.  Please vote NO on the ...