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Fall is the season when millions of people nationwide enroll or re-enroll in health coverage through their jobs. For the next three months, people without health coverage through work or Medicare can purchase a health insurance plan by visiting HealthCare.gov . Thanks to key provisions of the health care law known as the Affordable Care Act, ... access to the most accurate financial assistance available. Many people with cancer or at risk for cancer still worry that health coverage will cost more than they can afford. They should be aware that financial assistance is available to many low- and middle-income families to make health ...

Statement of Daniel E. Smith, President, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) WASHINGTON, D.C. -- July 18, 2007 -- "Today’s approval by the Senate Finance Committee of a 61-cent increase in the federal cigarette tax to ... at a mere 39 cents. "In 1955, the federal cigarette tax was 36 percent of the price of cigarettes, but today it is less than 10 percent of the cost per pack. We must do more to prevent children from beginning to smoke and help current smokers quit. "We know that raising the price of ...

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2025, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will prioritize state and local legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance ... plans. We will advocate for policies that ensure third party prescription drug copay assistance is counted toward patients’ out-of-pocket cost obligations. Cancer Prevention and Early Detection  Breast and Cervical Cancer: ACS CAN will advocate to maintain funding of the state breast ...

Washington, D.C.— As millions of seniors and other enrollees select their 2021 Medicare health benefits during annual open enrollment, a new report details just how confusing the program’s appeals process can be should a patient need to appeal a claim denial for health care services or prescription drugs. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action ... the Medicare Trust Fund—action which is likely to include changes to seniors’ Medicare coverage options that could result in out-of-pocket cost implications. “When lawmakers consider significant changes to Medicare enrollee benefits they often cite the fact that patients can always ...