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Patient Advocates: Congress Intended for Tax Credits in Federal and State Marketplaces

... scientific evidence of the grave consequences if millions of people nationwide were to lose the tax credits provided under the Affordable Care Act that provide the financial assistance they need to afford health coverage. The brief from the American Cancer Society, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association and National Multiple Sclerosis Society argues that Congress intended for the law to improve access to health care nationwide by making tax credits available to eligible consumers who purchase a health plan in either a federal or state marketplace. ...

2026 Arkansas Legislative Priorities

... requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities, and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2026, the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Priorities for 2021 Legislative Session

COLUMBUS, OHIO – As lawmakers dive into the new year, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks ahead to what public health initiatives our lawmakers can accomplish in the 2021 legislative session. Ohio has a long way to go regarding tobacco control policy and access to care for cancer patients. Long after this pandemic passes, people deserve to live full, healthy lives. ACS CAN is advocating for:  Tobacco ... the skyrocketing youth tobacco use rates.  Breast and Cervical Cancer Project Funding : preserving state funding for the Ohio Department of Health's Breast and Cervical Cancer Project. This program helps fill the health care coverage gap by providing low-income, uninsured and ...

New Study Shows Worse Cancer Survival for Most Cancers in Lower Medicaid Eligibility States, Including North Carolina

... over 40 percent of North Carolinians who fall within the gap,” added Montgomery. “At such a pivotal moment in the fight and within public health at-large, it’s time we take strong, meaningful action to help ensure individuals have access to the care they need.” Conversations around Medicaid expansion circulated halls of the Capitol much of last year, with support from lawmakers on both ... introduced a special committee of lawmakers dedicated to more thoroughly looking at legislation to do so. “I went two years without health insurance after my diagnosis. Not only was maintaining my care and paying for medications extremely challenging for me, but it took a ...

North Carolina Falling Short on Cancer-Fighting Public Policies

... cancer prevention efforts, curb tobacco use, prioritize the quality of life for patients and their families and increase access to critical health coverage.”   How Do You Measure Up? rates states in eight specific areas of public policy that can help fight cancer: increased access to care through Medicaid, access to palliative care, balanced pain control policies, cigarette tax levels, smoke-free laws, funding for tobacco ... restricting indoor tanning devices for people under 18.   The report lays out how North Carolina can improve access to affordable and adequate health coverage for cancer patients and their families. It details nationwide efforts to increase access to care through Medicaid, improve funding ...

2026 Oklahoma Legislative Priorities

... 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 Oklahomans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. ... Network (ACS CAN) will work with the Oklahoma Legislature on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact prevention policies ...

2024 Idaho Cancer Action Day

... event will bring together volunteers and survivors from across the state to talk with lawmakers about protecting Medicaid expansion.  Health coverage is a critical support for Idahoans and their families – those with chronic conditions, including cancer, as well as hardworking families who need regular preventative care, screenings, and treatment for all sorts. ACS CAN believes that all Idahoans deserve access to quality, affordable, health coverage, including those enrolled in Medicaid. No matter who you are, where you live, or how much you earn, our goal is to make sure that ...

Expanding KanCare Priority for Cancer-Fighting Advocates

... once again, to broaden KanCare eligibility, allowing approximately 150,000 low-income Kansans to gain access to comprehensive, affordable health insurance. Many of those who could gain coverage are currently uninsured -- which is especially risky during a pandemic. Expanding access to health insurance will help more Kansans access the care they need, while returning millions of federal taxpayer dollars to Kansas. “Where you live should not determine if you live. But for ...

Help us protect Medicaid with 4 actions in 4 weeks!

The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the budget bill that cuts Medicaid and makes health insurance costs more expensive for everyone as soon as the week of June 23rd. We need your help to try to protect Medicaid and affordable health care. 0 Help us protect Medicaid with 4 actions in 4 weeks! ...

Press Release: Great American Smokeout

... is celebrating the American Cancer Society’s 38 th annual Great American Smokeout today, by calling on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to protect the health of Pennsylvania residents by increasing the price of tobacco, making it less accessible to young people and more likely for adults to quit. ... we can make up the gap in funds left by the recent Master Settlement Agreement Arbitration Ruling, save lives, save Medicaid dollars, and reduce health care costs.” Not only is an increase in the price of tobacco critical for the physical health of Pennsylvanians, it’s a fiscally responsible ...

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