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Montana Senate Passes Lifesaving $1.50 Per Pack Cigarette Tax Increase

... Relations Director   Helena, MT—March 30, 2017— Senate Bill (SB) 354 passed the Montana Senate today and now heads to Montana House of Representatives. The bill would raise the cigarette tax by $1.50 per pack with an equivalent tax on all other tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes. Following is a statement from Kristin Page Nei, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Montana Government Relations Director: “We are grateful to Senator Caferro and her Senate colleagues for passing Senate Bill 354 to save lives and reduce the devastating impact of tobacco use. Each year, 1,600 Montanans die from tobacco use, the leading cause of preventable death in our state. “Significantly increasing ...

Short-Term Limited Duration Plans

In 2018, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a rule that could disrupt the health insurance market by extending for up to three years "short-term" ... effect in early October of 2018, and significantly extended the amount of time permitted for short-term limited duration (STLD) plans.  ACS CAN has strong concerns that these plans will destabilize the insurance market by attracting younger and healthier people to these lower cost, barebones plans while forcing those who need comprehensive coverage to pay more in premiums or be unable to obtain insurance entirely. ...

Proposed Law to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing in Colorado Passes Committee

Link to video DENVER, COLO. – FEBRUARY 23, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) applauds members of the Health & Insurance committee for passing House Bill 1110, Health-care Coverage for Biomarker Testing , this week. The ... (D) and Rep. Anthony Hartsook (R), aims to expand access to biomarker testing in Colorado.  Biomarker testing has become a game-changing part of cancer care in recent years as it’s a necessary first step in opening the door to targeted treatments that can lead to survivorship and ...

Maine Voters Support Expanding Access to Medicaid

... with each attempt. On this past Election Day, Maine voters finally had their say on the issue and overwhelmingly cast their ballots in favor of increasing access to affordable health coverage for low-income people in their state. The final vote on Maine’s Question 2 was 59 percent for expansion, clearly indicating that residents were in support of the idea. This victory will save lives and provide a lifeline to thousands of hardworking, low-income Mainers who need access to affordable ... able to save more lives from this disease than ever before with scientific improvements in the way we treat and diagnose cancer. But these lives can only be saved if people have access to evidence-based, recommended screenings, regular doctor visits and the treatment they need to manage ...

Affordable Care Act Update: Supreme Court Decision Coming Soon 6.12.15

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon rule on the case of King v. Burwell , which could determine whether millions of low- and middle-income people can continue to receive a major source of financial assistance that helps them afford health coverage. The ...

2016 Advocacy Day at Florida's Capitol

There is nothing quite like hearing nearly 100 people chanting, “Pass the Buck” outside of Florida’s Capitol on a rainy morning! On Thursday, January 21st, volunteers and staff from all over the state came to Tallahassee to ask Florida’s legislative leaders to make the fight against cancer a priority. After a rally on the steps of Florida’s Historic Capitol, asking the legislature to  "Pass the Buck"  and support an increase in the cigarette surcharge, our team visited with legislative offices and the Governor’s office. ACS CAN volunteers were making three primary requests:  Increase Florida’s Cigarette Surcharge by $1 (Senate Bill 758 by Senators Clemens and House ...

Vermont 2010 Legislative Wrap-Up

    American Cancer Society Legislative Wrap-up 2010     Access to Health Care – Health Care Reform Catamount Health Plan As part of a host of cost saving measures to close the gap in the FY 2011 budget, three changes were made to the Catamount Health plan.   While still a significant ... was reduced by $300,000 for a total program funding level of approximately $4.5 million.   Though it is a cut we advocated to prevent, we can consider this a victory given the economic climate and the fact that the Governor proposed a much larger cut of $1.5 million. Tobacco Cessation ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s Legislative Priorities for 2018 in Pennsylvania

... PA – January 11, 2018 – As lawmakers return to work after the holiday season the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is looking ahead to what public health initiatives can be accomplished in 2018. Pennsylvania has a long way to go when it comes to tobacco control issues. Each year in Pennsylvania 6,000 kids under the age of eighteen become new daily smokers, 22,000 adults die from their own smoking and annual health care costs in Pennsylvania directly caused by ... to making sure we protect and increase the funding that goes into our state tobacco prevention and cessation funding. Tobacco prevention is one of the smartest and most fiscally responsible investments that Pennsylvania can make. It not only helps current people who quit, but also prevents ...

Comprehensive Action Needed to Put Kids Over Tobacco Interests

Pierre, S.D. – Data from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey show youth use of e-cigarettes in high schools has skyrocketed, with a 135% increase over the past two years. Survey results also show that 27.5% of high school students used e-cigarettes in the last 30 days. Nearly 64% used mint or menthol flavored e-cigarettes, only 2% less than fruit ... more than candy flavors. As lawmakers return for another legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports efforts to effectively address the e-cigarette epidemic that is affecting the state’s youth. In order to enhance recent federal ...

National Pain Care Legislation Clears Another Key Hurdle

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- September 25, 2008 -- A bill that would give relief to millions of Americans who suffer from chronic pain cleared a major legislative hurdle with its overwhelming approval by the full House of Representatives late last night.  The National Pain Care Policy Act, which would improve pain care research, education, training and access, ... health care costs, accounting for more than $100 billion a year in expenses and lost productivity. “Cancer patients face a fear of pain that can be worse than the fear of treatment itself,” said Daniel E. Smith, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). ...

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