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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. ...

... 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 ...

... by important wins for cancer prevention and early detection, as well as battles against unwarranted efforts to create barriers to accessing care. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) commends the Legislature for maintaining funding for the Tobacco Prevention and ... Program and the Well Woman Program. However, ACS CAN regrets lawmakers’ support for legislation that will unnecessarily hinder access to health care coverage for limited-income Wisconsinites. The following is a statement is from ACS CAN Wisconsin Government Relations Director Sara ... from becoming addicted to dangerous tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, and help adults quit. It is also vital to reduce the burden and health disparities that stem from tobacco use. While smoking rates have declined in Wisconsin over the last decade, we’re seeing that progress ...

... by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Volunteer advocates met with lawmakers and discussed supporting access to care and sustaining funding for tobacco prevention and cessation.  During meetings with lawmakers, volunteers touted the 20 years of progress ... to programs to prevent teens from starting to use tobacco and help those who are addicted, quit.  Funds collected from the tax also go towards health services like the Women’s Wellness Connection which provides free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women who qualify. The program ... can improve quality of life and survivorship.  Colorado lawmakers passed a bill during the 2024 session to require state-regulated private health insurance to cover biomarker testing when supported by scientific and medical evidence. The bill, however, did not include Medicaid, so ...