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Survivor Views: Discrimination Among LGBTQ+ Cancer Patients

... the last seven years. Key Findings Half (50%) of LGBTQ+ cancer patients and survivors surveyed are concerned they may face discrimination in a health care setting, and one-in-five are very concerned. Over one-third (37%) have faced discrimination in a healthcare setting due to their sexual ... seeking care due to concerns about discrimination. Over half (58%) are concerned about the political climate impacting their ability to get health care and 49% are concerned a provider may feel it is too risky to treat them because of laws passed in the state where they practice. ...

COVID-19 Pandemic Early Effects on Cancer Patients and Survivors: April 2020

... its spread have had far-reaching impact on all Americans, and particularly on cancer patients and survivors. Risk of infection, overloaded health care systems, shortages of food and supplies, and economic challenges all create unique barriers to achieving and maintaining health while fighting cancer and after. To better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the vulnerable population of US cancer patients and ...

The Costs of Cancer in the Black Community

As a leading cause of death and disease in the United States (U.S.), cancer takes a huge toll on the health of patients and survivors, and it also has a great impact on their finances. The costs of cancer do not impact all patients equally. Evidence consistently shows that certain factors – like race/ethnicity, health insurance status, income and where a person lives – impact cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival and financial hardship experienced by ... U.S. as slaves, as well as recent immigrants mostly of African or Caribbean descent. 1 Black people with cancer and survivors have high health care costs and experience considerable financial hardship. National surveys also show that Black people are more likely to have medical debt and ...

Factors Influencing Cancer Disparities

... of these factors include but are not limited to: [i]   Lack of access to coverage – It is a well-established fact that having comprehensive health insurance is an important factor in a cancer patient’s access to care, and in their health outcomes – and therefore not having comprehensive health insurance or being underinsured is harmful to a patient with cancer. Individuals ...

Navigating the Coverage Experience and Financial Challenges for Cancer Patients

Navigating the Coverage Experience and Financial Challenges for Cancer Patients: Affordable Care Act Brings Improvements, But Challenges Remain The Affordable Care Act (ACA) guarantees coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions, ... care, patients continue to face high out-of-pocket costs and hurdles to obtaining recommended treatments. Financial Navigators are hospital or health-system staff that work with cancer patients to review their plan options, understand their coverage, and obtain treatment. Due to their ... significantly improved with the ACA marketplaces and reform, particularly for people who are uninsured and for those who unexpectedly lose their health care coverage. However, obtaining coverage is still difficult for those who live in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid or are ...

The Costs of Cancer for People with Limited Incomes

As a leading cause of death and disease in the U.S., cancer takes a huge toll on the health of patients and survivors, and it also has a great impact on their finances. The costs of cancer do not impact all patients equally. Evidence consistently shows that certain factors – like race/ethnicity, health insurance status, income and where a person lives – impact cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival and financial hardship experienced by ... to or less than 400% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). 1 People facing cancer and survivors with limited incomes experience higher health care costs and significantly more financial hardship compared to individuals who have not been diagnosed with cancer. Overall, cancer survivors ...

The Costs of Cancer

... in 2017 [i] and more than 15 million Americans living today have a cancer history. [ii]   Not only does cancer take an enormous toll on the health of patients and survivors – it also has a tremendous financial impact. For patients and their families, the costs associated with direct cancer care are staggering.  In 2014 cancer patients paid nearly $4 billion out-of-pocket for cancer treatments . [iii]   Cancer also represents a significant proportion of total U.S. health care spending.  Roughly $87.8 billion was spent in 2014 in the U.S. on cancer-related health care. [iv]   These costs were paid by ...

Prohibiting Pre-existing Condition Exclusions Protects Cancer Patients

Current federal requirements prohibit health insurance plans from denying coverage to individuals with pre-existing conditions like cancer. [1]   These are one of several important patient protections that must be part of any health care system that works for cancer patients. What is a Pre-existing Condition? “Pre-existing condition” is a term used to describe any health ...

ACS CAN Comments on DACA proposed rule

Access to care for those who are uninsured not only ensures that serious diseases like cancer can be detected and treated earlier but also often means better patient outcomes and less costs to the individual and the larger health care system. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded health insurance coverage to millions of Americans. However, despite these coverage gains, thirteen years after the law was enacted approximately ...

Survivor Views on Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

... to support ACS CAN’s advocacy work at all levels of government. This survey is the second in a series to explores the impacts of Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits on cancer patients and survivors. The web-based survey was conducted among 3,565n cancer patients and ... who have benefitted from subsidies. This survey also included 624n self-employed respondents who are more likely to rely on privately-purchased health coverage. Key Findings: 86% of those receiving subsidies say they would have difficulty getting the care they need without the enhanced premium tax credits, and 35% say it would be extremely difficult. 50% say they could not have afforded to enroll in a health plan without the enhanced premium tax credits. 60% of those enrolled in ACA marketplace plans choose them because they don’t have access ...

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