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Virginia Lawmakers Vote to Increase Access to Health Coverage for Low-Income State Residents

A bi-partisan group of Virginia state legislators voted to accept federal dollars to increase access to health coverage through Medicaid. The following statement by Brian Donohue, Virginia government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, applauds this decision:     "This week’s bi-partisan decision by the state legislature to increase access to health coverage through Medicaid is a win for Virginia on many levels. Not only does this expand healthcare for 400,000 low-income Virginians, but ... through Medicaid – a move that would provide thousands of currently uninsured people in the state with access to lifesaving preventive care and treatments for cancer and other serious diseases.    "It's been a long journey to get to this day. Our dedicated volunteers have gone to ...

House Narrowly Upholds President's Second Veto of Children's Health Bill and Tobacco Tax Increase

... Representatives today failed to secure enough votes to override President Bush’s second veto of legislation expanding the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). “The bill would expand the number of children covered by SCHIP by raising the federal cigarette tax by 61 ... stand with the President did so at the expense of disadvantaged children. This is a tremendous opportunity lost, not only for the kids who need health care but for all Americans who would benefit from the enormous lifesaving potential of an increase in the federal tobacco tax.  “In the last few ...

Passage of the Budget Bill Will Terminate Health Coverage for Millions, Including Cancer Patients and Survivors

... just passed a budget bill by a vote of 218 to 214 that contains the most devastating cuts to Medicaid in history and changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace that will make it more difficult and expensive to obtain and keep health insurance coverage. This reconciliation bill, which will soon be signed into law, is projected to cut more than $1 trillion from Medicaid ... deep disappointment and urging Congress to extend the enhanced ACA tax credits:   “Despite countless warnings that this bill will rip health coverage away from nearly 12 million people, including cancer patients and survivors, a majority in Congress voted for this unprecedented ...

New Law Allows College Students to Keep Their Health Coverage in the Event of Medical Leave

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Oct. 9, 2009 -- Critical legislation taking effect today will protect full-time college students from losing their health insurance in the event of a serious medical condition.  Michelle’s Law, signed by former President Bush one year ago, allows college students to take up to 12 months of medical leave from school without the risk of being dropped from a parent's health insurance plan. The law is named after Michelle Morse, who was a student at Plymouth State University in New Hampshire when she was ... mother and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) volunteer.  “Michelle’s Law plugged one hole, but the health care system has many more problems that leave too many people struggling to access and afford the care they need.” AnnMarie Morse worked ...

Opposing Marketplace Integrity Rule That Will Result in Millions Losing Health Insurance

... joined two amicus briefs in litigation challenging the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Rule finalized in June by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that will result in millions of people losing health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  The rule revises standards relating to denial of coverage for failure to pay past-due premium; excludes Deferred Action for ...

Delegate Westfall files legislation aimed at improving health outcomes in West Virginia

... its benefits, access to biomarker testing has not kept pace with the rate of innovation due to several barriers, including lack of coverage by health insurance and Medicaid programs, which this legislation would fix. “This bill expands coverage of biomarker testing so more West Virginia ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We’re more determined than ever to stand together with our volunteers to end cancer as we ...

Lame Duck Congress Could Drive Significant Advances in Cancer Research and Care

... over, work resumes on a final federal budget, the 21st Century Cures bill and legislation designed to improve patient access to palliative care and services from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. “Congress has the potential to meaningfully improve the entire continuum of cancer ... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Among Congress’s top priorities should be increasing funding for the National Institutes of Health and National Cancer Institute through the FY 17 appropriations process and funding the National Cancer Moonshot Initiative through the 21st ... provides better quality care at lower cost.” Promising new advances in cancer treatment and care also require adequate access to appropriate health insurance. The elimination of pre-existing condition exclusions, lifetime coverage caps and the practice of rescissions are just a few of ...

33 Health Organizations Urge Congress to Update Oversight Rules for Laboratory Developed Tests

... all diagnostic tests, including laboratory developed tests (LDTs). The groups, which represent patients, scientists, advocates, caregivers, and health care professionals, also want the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to play a central role in future oversight of such tests. LDTs are tests ... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Phone: (202) 585-3278 or (202) 661-5772 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] 33 Health Organizations Urge Congress to Update Oversight Rules for Laboratory Developed Tests ...

Legislators Urged to Protect Health of Mississippi Residents By Increasing Taxes on Tobacco

Patients, survivors, and concerned citizens gathered at the State Capitol today to urge lawmakers to stand up for the health of their constituents by increasing the price of tobacco products through a $1.50 per pack cigarette tax increase and parallel increase in ... anniversary of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout and hosted by Invest in a Healthier Future, a coalition of more than 20 health organizations leading the effort to reduce the burden of tobacco use in Mississippi through an increase in the state’s tobacco tax.   ... but it would benefit fiscal health as well. Increasing the cigarette tax by this amount will save an estimated $1.01 billion in long-term health care costs.  And, by increasing the tax on other tobacco products to parallel levels at the same time, the combined new annual revenue from the ...

Senate & House Leaders to Hear Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Care

... programs and ensure Rhode Islanders receive the total value of prescription drug assistance to afford their treatments, improving access to care for cancer patients and others with chronic disease. Statement from Dep. House Majority Whip Mia A. Ackerman: "Families battling cancer and ... by high medical bills. Harmful programs like co-pay accumulators  put cancer patients in the difficult spot of having to choose between their health and paying their bills. This legislation would help relieve some financial pressure so patients can focus on their recovery. I am proud to ... to ensure Rhode Islanders get the help they need to afford their medications.” Statement from Senator Robert Britto: The rising costs of health care are not sustainable for our state’s working families, and this important legislation will help address that by ensuring savings from ...

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