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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today the administration released a proposed rule that would fix the so-called ‘family glitch’ in the Affordable Care Act. If finalized, the change would allow the total premium cost of all family members covered under an employer sponsored plan to be ... The administration also issued an executive order instructing federal agencies to do everything possible to expand access to affordable, quality health coverage. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “For years ACS ... and timely treatment.  Together with the president’s executive order, these changes would make a substantial impact on improving the health of cancer patients and their families nationwide. “On behalf of the more than 1.9 million Americans who will be diagnosed with cancer this ...

... changes to the Medicaid program, the Marketplace plans, and private insurance. The impacts of this law will extend throughout our entire health care system – beyond people who receive their coverage through Medicaid and the marketplace. The Budget Reconciliation Bill Will Cause Harm to the Health Care System ...

... proposal to provide Virginians with the option to choose insurance plans with flat-dollar copays for prescription drugs. This would ensure that health plans do not solely rely on coinsurance models where patients are forced to pay a percentage of their medication’s cost. Leading patient ... bill across the finish line and to fight for Virginians who are already fighting just to survive,” said Senator Perry. “Cancer doesn’t care whether you’re a Democrat or a Republican, and that is reflected in the strong bipartisan support this bill received in the Senate. I look ... care.  Mollie Montague, Virginia Government Relations Director for ACS CAN, said, “Governor Spanberger has been clear about her commitment to health care affordability. We hope, as she works to continue lowering costs for Virginians, she sees Senate Bill 161/House Bill 625 as a meaningful ...

... government relations director at American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), on the Mississippi House of Representatives Public Health and Human Services Committee’s decision not to bring up Senate Bill 2847 that would have protected anyone 17-years-old or younger from cancer-causing indoor tanning devices:   “As an organization whose goal is to eliminate cancer as a major health problem, we are very disappointed by the committee’s lack of concern for teenagers who could literally get cancer from using indoor ... and tools they need to make their voices heard. For more information, visit www.acscan.org . 0 Legislative Committee Proves They Don’t Care about the Health of Mississippi’s Youth ...