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Proposed Extension of Short-Term Health Plans Could Mean a Roll Back of Critical Patient Protections

Washington, D.C.—As directed by the president’s executive order, the Departments of Treasury, Labor and Health and Human Services issued a proposed rule today allowing temporary short-term catastrophic health insurance plans to be sold for as long as 364 days, and with the potential to be extended indefinitely. Currently, such plans can be ... meaningful coverage.  Permitting plans to be renewed indefinitely would likely result in more people struggling with unexpected health care bills and insufficient insurance. “ACS CAN will continue to make clear the risks to patients and survivors of a divided and potentially ...

House Stimulus Package Would Expand Access to Health Coverage, Provide Relief for Nonprofits that Serve Patients

... the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the Heroes Act, a package of legislative proposals aimed at addressing numerous pandemic-related health, research and economic relief needs. Included in the bill are several provisions that would make it easier for Americans to maintain or gain health insurance coverage, including; a special enrollment period for private coverage through the federal health exchange, subsidies to cover the ... have lost their jobs and their employer-sponsored health insurance. Many others were uninsured when this pandemic hit and need access to care. Providing subsides to help people keep their health plans, allowing a special enrollment period for those who want to obtain coverage, and ...

Letter: Cancer Advocates Urge House Leadership to Refrain from Tying Debt Limit Proposal to Problematic Public Health Provisions

... Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries detailing concerns on provisions in the Limit, Save and Grow Act that would restrict access to affordable health care and risk progress in cancer research.   The following is a statement from ACS CAN President, Lisa A. Lacasse:  “On behalf of the cancer ... the Act and the adverse impact it will have on those we represent.  Medicaid Work Requirements  “Ensuring access to meaningful, affordable health insurance is one of the most significant ways we can make strides in the fight against cancer. We know Medicaid supports employment by ...

ACS CAN Expert Testifies on Impact of Interstate Health Insurance Sales on Cancer Patients and Survivors

... Subcommittee Hearing Examines Proposal to Allow Insurance Sales Across State Lines   WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 25, 2011 – The high cost of health insurance will not be automatically remedied by increased competition and decreased regulation, factors that could create barriers to ... Stephen Finan, senior director of policy for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), before the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee today. At the hearing, which focused on the feasibility of interstate insurance sales as a means to decrease coverage costs, ... that lack of consumer and patient protections has historically led to inadequate or unaffordable coverage for cancer patients. The Affordable Care Act puts strong patient protections in place to ensure access to adequate and affordable insurance. Finan said it is important to make sure ...

South Dakota äóÖYes ' Vote on Smoke-Free Law is Victory for Public Health

Washington, D.C. – Nov. 2, 2010 – South Dakotans scored a major public health victory Tuesday night when voters overwhelmingly cast their ballots in favor of a comprehensive statewide smoke-free law. The new law will ... American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “Smoke-free laws benefit everyone – workers can make a living without risking their health, patrons and tourists can enjoy time out without the hazards of secondhand smoke, and bar and restaurant owners can promote healthy ... remains the nation’s number one cause of preventable death, killing approximately 443,000 Americans and costing $96 billion in direct health care costs each year. ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and ...

National Health Groups Urge Supreme Court to Protect Executive Agencies’ Authority in Case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 22, 2023 –Today, leading public health, consumer and provider groups filed an amicus curiae (or friend-of-the-court) brief in the case of Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo ... of statutes. As part of the Loper case, the high court will consider one question that poses a significant threat to the country’s health care system by undermining the work of federal health agencies such as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).   CMS is an ...

New Report: Cancer Survivors Face High Costs of Care and Debt Years After Treatment

... recurrence or secondary cancers, ongoing side effects from their initial cancer treatment, late and long-term side effects, and mental health care needs. Research shows cancer survivors have higher annual out-of-pocket health care costs and carry more cancer-related medical debt than people who have not had cancer. “The end of cancer treatment, unfortunately, is ...

Report: Complex Medicare Appeals Process Leaves Patients at Risk for Delayed or Denied Care

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 Network (ACS CAN) report examines the myriad complex steps, ...

Proposed Short-Term Health Plan Rule Would Weaken Patient Protections and Split Insurance Market

Washington, D.C.— Today the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on proposed changes to rules governing short-term, limited duration insurance plans (STLD). The comments detail how ... meaningful or affordable coverage choices. As proposed, short-term plans would be able to deny or charge people more for coverage based on their health status, would be exempt from covering essential health services, like prescription drugs or hospitalization, and could charge older people ... because such plans could charge older people more than the current 3 to 1 limit, “older individuals would face significantly higher health care premiums or be priced out of the market entirely.” This is especially concerning considering the incidence of cancer increases with age. ...

Lawmakers Must Oppose Legislation to Remove Power from Local Decision Makers; Protect Public Health

... Bans on State-licensed Tobacco Retailers”. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges lawmakers to protect the public health of all Mainers by opposing both of these bills. The following is a statement from ACS CAN Maine Director of Government Hilary Schneider: ... would be limited by state law in how they can legislate to resolve it. “This is not just about flavored tobacco, nor is it just about public health or the merits of any one ordinance. Passing policies at the local level – on the whole – creates an opportunity for community debate, ... affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and made workplaces, including restaurants and bars, smoke-free. As we mark our 20th anniversary, we’re more determined than ever to ...

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