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ACS CAN Volunteers Urge the Passage of Prescription Cost Amendments

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – February 2, 2023 - The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a Cancer Action Day at the Utah State Capitol building today. ACS CAN volunteers, including cancer survivors, patients, and caregivers met with lawmakers and urged them to support legislation that will address high out-of-pocket drug costs.  Cancer patients and many Utahns with chronic conditions face hardship when faced with medical bills, including prescription ... While these programs allow the enrollee to use copay assistance, the amount of the support does not count towards the enrollee’s out-of-pocket cost obligations. Patients are often left with significant and surprise costs.  To get involved, visit www.fightcancer.org/utah or follow ACS CAN ...

New Report Underscores Importance of Proposal to Reduce Costs of Breast Cancer Imaging

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new report by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) found that over 70% of commercially-insured patients had out-of-pocket costs for follow-up breast cancer diagnostic tests in 2023. These ... mammogram, MRI, ultrasound or biopsy, are medically recommended next steps to determine if an individual has cancer. However, barriers like cost can keep people from getting them. While screening mammograms are free to most insured women starting at age 40, follow-up testing often ...

Oral Parity Bill Will Help Limit the Out-of-Pocket Costs of Cancer Care

WASHINGTON, DC June 12, 2015 Congress last night introduced the Cancer Treatment Parity Act of 2015 that would help to equalize patient out-of-pocket costs for cancer drugs taken orally, and cancer treatments delivered intravenously. The ... anticancer medications.Œæ New innovative chemotherapiesäóîsuch as those in a pill formäóîcan be easier to tolerate for patients, and can allow patients to have a better quality of life. A statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network President (ACS CAN) Christopher ... years have increased the availability and effectiveness of oral medications for cancer treatment, but health plans have often required higher cost-sharing for cancer treatments taken by mouth rather than administered intravenously by a doctor. This disparity can affect patient and ...

Veto Override of Tobacco 21 Will Save Lives; Health Care Costs

AUGUSTA –  Today, the Maine legislature took steps toward saving lives and protecting kids from a lifetime of addiction by overriding Governor LePage’s veto a measure raising the sales age for all tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, to 21 (LD1170). The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds the Maine legislature for their overwhelming bipartisan support of this legislation.  The following statement can be attributed to Hilary Schneider, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Maine: “ACS ...

Analysis of Marketplace Cancer Drug Coverage Reveals Transparency and Cost Barriers

WASHINGTON, D.C. November 18, 2015 Patients with health coverage bought through one of the marketplaces created under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continue to face challenges finding out which cancer drugs are covered by their plan and at what cost, according to a new analysis by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The analysis of 2015 marketplace formularies in six states California, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas and Washington -- is an ...

ACS CAN Statement on Administration’s Proposals to Curb Rising Prescription Drug Costs

Washington, D.C., —Today the president is expected to announce American Patients First, a series of proposed policy solutions aimed at reducing the rising costs of prescription drugs.  Proposals expected to be announced include various changes ... as a mechanism to bring down costs. A statement from Chris Hansen, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows:  “Cancer patients rely on prescription drugs to treat, survive and recover from their disease. Promising new therapies have ... the transparency and patient understanding of prescription drug coverage including the list of drugs covered under a medical benefit, the cost sharing, and any utilization management tools.  “While we appreciate the administration’s commitment and support reform that won’t have ...

Advocates Urge North Dakota Lawmakers to Reduce the Cost of Fighting Cancer

BISMARCK, N.D. –– North Dakota legislators have strong momentum against cancer heading into the second half of the session as bills on prior authorization reform, supplemental breast cancer detection screenings and co-pay accumulator adjustments are ... Prior authorization reform: For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress and have a negative impact on care. Senate Bill 2280 would establish standards and transparency to prior ... breast diagnostic mammograms (x-rays), breast ultrasounds, and breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans be covered by insurers at no-cost-share when deemed medically necessary by their physician. It would allow North Dakotans to complete the full continuum of breast cancer ...

Advocates Urge North Dakota Lawmakers to Reduce the Cost of Fighting Cancer

BISMARCK, N.D. -- As North Dakota legislators close their first week of business for the new year, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network advocates on Monday will ask them to take strong action to reduce the cost of fighting cancer.  ACS CAN volunteers look forward to meeting with lawmakers and urging them to pass important legislation around prescription drug copay accumulator ...

Cancer Patients, Survivors Rally Support for Reduced Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH– February 2, 2024 –Dozens of cancer survivors, patients, providers, and caregivers rallied at the state capitol Friday, asking lawmakers to support a bill to reduce out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Utahns. SB 152 , sponsored by Rep. Curtis Bramble, was the focus of ‘Utah Cancer Action Day,’ an event hosted annually by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). People living with complex, chronic illnesses often rely on copay assistance programs to help pay for their medications. These programs are ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Prioritizing Out-of-pocket Costs in 2021

SPRINGFIELD, IL – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) asks that legislators support legislation that will ease the cancer burden in Illinois. Long after this pandemic passes, people deserve to live full, healthy lives. ACS CAN is advocating for:  Prescription Out-of-pocket Costs : legislation that would allow patients to plan and predict their prescription drug costs with options that include a fixed co-pay, $150 cap for 30 day supply, or fixed annual out-of-pocket limit for prescriptions on the health exchange market. This would allow patients to plan and predict their prescription drug costs by ...

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