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6-2-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced several important changes to the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) this week.   Among the ... July 1 (the new rates have been posted on healthcare.gov). Reductions are as much as 40 percent in several states.   These changes are a result of redeterminations of what the "standard rate" is in each state.   HHS is communicating the changes to states that operate their own PCIPs and ... filed last week. The Administration filed the brief because one of the plaintiffs recently purchased health insurance through an employer and can no longer claim injury from the individual mandate to purchase insurance. Read The New York Times story and see the Kaiser Health News “ ...

Closing Wyoming’s Health Coverage Gap is Key to Changing Our Fight Against Cancer

CHEYENNE, Wyo. –– To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what expanding eligibility for the state’s Medicaid program would mean for Wyoming families in the fight against cancer. Wyoming remains one of only 10 states without Medicaid expansion. "Cancer transcends political lines, affecting all Wyomingites regardless of affiliation," said ... One in 30 Wyoming residents fall within the coverage gap and potentially face one of the biggest barriers to receive their critical screenings: cost. Individuals who fall within “the coverage gap” -- making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too little to afford private insurance -- ...

Lewis honored by American Cancer Society

... Jason Lewis was awarded the Distinguished Advocacy Award, a prestigious honor bestowed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in recognition of his leadership and commitment to strong public health policies around tobacco and other cancer issues. The award is presented by ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, to select officials who have demonstrated leadership and commitment in the area of cancer-related public policy ...

Cancer Advocates Held Cancer Action Day at Capitol Today, Urging Lawmakers to Reduce Barriers to Cancer Care

... Nashville to advocate for cancer-fighting legislation today, Tuesday, February 18, 2020. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) gives people impacted by cancer a powerful voice with lawmakers by holding an annual Cancer Action Day.  Topping the list of priorities this year was addressing barriers to care for cancer patients. Volunteers met with lawmakers to discuss legislation that will limit ... first" policies when it comes to access to medication. Currently, insurance companies may require a cancer patient to try, and fail on a lower‐cost drug before they will cover the drug prescribed by the patient's doctor even if the doctor feels the more expensive treatment is more ...

Advocates commend Gov for investing in prevention

... includes $40 million for Statewide Health Improvement Program   ST. PAUL, Minn. (January 22, 2013) – Governor Dayton prioritized the health of Minnesotans today by including $40 million for the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) in his budget recommendations. “Governor ... current amount serving SHIP communities and is a tremendous step toward ensuring a statewide program,” praised Britta Orr, Executive Director of the Local Public Health Association – t he lead organization in a broad coalition of SHIP supporters. SHIP works to improve health by ... and more physical activity, and by avoiding tobacco. Local communities implement research-based strategies such as adding sidewalks so people can walk more, bringing fresh local produce from farms to area schools, and helping employers introduce workplace programs to assist employees in ...

ACS Files Amicus Brief in Seneca Case

... Tax Plan >>> Buffalo, NY (September 2, 2010) The American Cancer Society today urged a federal district court judge to recognize that the flood of illegal, untaxed cigarette sales is a deadly health hazard as he considers a key tax case involving the Seneca Nation. The Society, along with ... NY & NJ, “this is about how tax-free cigarettes sold through Indian retailers are slowly killing thousands of New Yorkers right now. We simply can no longer turn a blind eye to the public health menace that continues to creep across this state.” Increasing the cost of cigarettes so fewer people purchase them is a proven public health strategy to reduce the devastation caused by tobacco. Higher cigarette ...

Colorado Cancer Advocates Ask Rep. Gabe Evans to Protect Medicaid by Opposing Cuts

Today, Colorado advocates with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) delivered over 200 postcards signed by constituents to Rep. Gabe Evans’ district office in Northglenn, urging him to protect Medicaid by opposing any cuts to the program. The postcards highlighted how looming cuts to Medicaid would harm millions of Coloradans, including working families, cancer patients and survivors, pregnant women, people with disabilities, seniors, veterans and children. ... are considering a bill that includes deep cuts to Medicaid. Such devastating cuts would put essential health services at risk for millions of people nationwide and for the more than 1.2 million children and adults in Colorado who rely on Medicaid for lifesaving health care -- including ...

2022 DC Legislative Priorities

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of District residents touched by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2022 the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Council on the District of Columbia on legislative and regulatory efforts that address disruption in cancer care and ... passed in Council Year 2021 to end the sale of menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars, and some other flavored tobacco products. The total cost of funding for this legislation is $13.9 million. Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding:   ACS CAN will work to maintain the city’s ...

Governor Abbott Signs Legislation that Improves Access to Precision Testing for More Texans

... Bill 989 will enable more patients to benefit from biomarker testing, an essential step in accessing precision medicine treatments.     “ACS CAN thanks Sen. Joan Huffman and Rep. Greg Bonnen for their leadership on biomarker testing legislation and Gov. Abbott for signing this important piece of legislation,” said James Gray, Texas government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). “This legislation will help dismantle barriers and bring the promise of precision medicine to more cancer patients. This can provide many benefits to patients, including better outcomes, improved quality of life, and ...

Sandra: Frederic, MI

... after a few years, the drug was no longer available as a generic and her insurance company didn't cover the brand-name version. "It was going to cost hundreds of dollars per month for me to pay for the medicine. I couldn't afford it," Sandra said.    After knowing that a medication that cured her migraines existed, Sandra had to go back to suffering through them. She's developed coping mechanisms to lessen the pain as much as she can, but they can still be debilitating. Sandra wishes her insurance company would have covered the medication that made it possible for her to ...

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