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Medicaid Expansion Pivotal to Montana’s Fight Against Cancer; Residents Should Check Their Coverage Status Following Unwinding

HELENA, Mont. –– To mark Medicaid Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is shining a bright light on what Medicaid expansion means for Montana families in the fight against cancer. Residents should check their status following the completion of the unwinding, as 1 in 10 were removed from coverage, many for procedural reasons and who might still be eligible. Montanans who are unsure if ... gap prior to Medicaid expansion in 2016. Those without coverage face one of the biggest barriers to receiving their critical cancer screenings: cost. Without expansion, many individuals would once again fall into the “coverage gap” -- making too much to qualify for Medicaid and too ...

2025 Florida Legislative Session Summary

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 Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In 2025, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Florida Legislature in support of the following priorities:     Cancer Prevention and Early Detection • Breast and ... and Diagnostic Breast Exams : ACS CAN supported SB 158, which prohibits the state group insurance program health plans from imposing cost-sharing requirements for diagnostic breast and supplemental breast exams. SB 158 was signed into law by the Governor on May 21, 2025, and will ...

Maryland Legislative Update

MD General Assembly Session ends on April 12.  Budget- Funding for Cancer and Tobacco Control Programs: ACS lobbied House members of the budget conference committee to accept the senate CRF Tobacco Control Program language in the Senate Budget Reconciliation Finance Act ... in the BRFA, American Cancer Society asked Delegate Rosenberg to sponsor legislation that would go before the policy committees so that we can have a forum for an open discussion about all the programs funded with Cigarette Restitution Funds (Cigarette Master Settlement).   The House ... The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene submitted a bill, supported by ACS, expanding existing mastectomy insurance coverage to cover the cost of surgery and treatment on any physical complications of all stages of mastectomy including lymhedemas in a manner determined in consultation ...

2019 West Virginia Legislative Priorities

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society.  ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to ... for tobacco cessation, including all seven Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved medications and all three forms of counseling without cost-sharing or prior authorization . Invest in Critical Cancer Programs Maintain funding for the West Virginia Cancer Registry. Maintain funding ...

Law Benefiting Cancer Patients in Missouri Takes Effect January 1

... the most effective cancer treatments takes effect on January 1, 2015. The new oral chemotherapy law will bring insurance coverage to both forms of chemotherapy – intravenous (IV) and pill (oral) form – requiring plans to have similar out-of-pocket costs for oral chemotherapy products if traditional chemotherapies are already covered. “Affordable access to FDA-approved oral ... medications will save countless lives for patients fighting cancer,” said Stacy Reliford, Missouri government relations director for ACS CAN. “Most oral treatments do not have IV substitutes. This new law ensures that patients will no longer be forced to absorb thousands of dollars ...

Nationwide Event Honoring Lives Impacted by Cancer Brings Hope Home to Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. —  This September, communities will honor lives affected by cancer when Lights of Hope Across America takes place on the front porches, kitchen tables and lawns of cancer patients, survivors and advocates nationwide and in ... 7-8:30 p.m.  This group of advocates are fundraising for Lights of Hope so that the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) may continue advocating for everyone affected by cancer, including the estimated 34,380 Minnesotans who will receive a cancer diagnosis this ... all the comforts of home, including a communal kitchen, dining area, laundry rooms, and places to gather or find a quiet respite – all at no cost to guests. Additional details and the link to RSVP can be found here: https://www.fightcancer.org/events/lights-hope-minneapolis-hope-lodge ...

National Patient Groups File Amicus Brief in Federal Appellate Court Defending Patient Protections in the Affordable Care Act

... and families living with cancer, diabetes, heart disease or stroke jointly filed an amicus brief in federal appellate court today in support of provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical for people with life-threatening chronic diseases. The American Cancer Society, the ... the health care system for chronic disease patients and their families by expanding access to quality, affordable health care; reducing the cost burden on families; and refocusing the system to emphasize prevention. “For decades our organizations have worked to expand access to health ... from denying coverage to children with pre-existing conditions, eliminate lifetime benefit limits and restrict annual benefit limits that can cause the sudden termination of coverage, prohibit the unfair rescission of coverage, and enable children to stay on their parents’ health ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate Continued Access to Care for Hardworking Montanans Although Concerns Remain Regarding Reporting Requirements

HELENA, Mont. – May 9, 2019 — The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its volunteer advocates, most of them cancer patients and survivors, are pleased that Gov. Bullock is signing House Bill (HB) 658 into law ... to work full-time while going through cancer treatment,” said ACS CAN volunteer advocate Amy Coseo. “As a small-business owner, the stress of doing my best to care for my clients while caring for myself during treatment no doubt slowed my healing process. No one should have to fight ...

2013 Legislative Accomplishments in New Mexico

ACS CAN supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.  Thanks to all of our ... and appreciate time spent with family and friends. Protecting Tobacco Control Program Funding ACS CAN members opposed any attempts by the state of New Mexico to take money from tobacco use prevention and cessation programs managed by the New Mexico Department of Health and the Indian ...

Guidance Gives States Opportunity to Craft Essential Benefits That Work for People With Cancer

Washington, D.C. -- December 16, 2011 -- The administration today issued a pre-regulatory bulletin outlining guidance for the creation of an essential benefits package as required under the Affordable Care Act. Following is a statement from Stephen Finan, senior director of policy at the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). Finan is also a consumer representative to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. His statement follows: "The bulletin issued ...

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