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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 ...

Washington 2025 Legislative Priorities

... cancer requires bold, new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. In 2025, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will prioritize legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health care, and ensure adequate appropriations towards cutting-edge cancer research and tobacco control. We will be making the following ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Costs of Cancer in the Hispanic/Latino Community

As a leading cause of death and disease in the United States (U.S.), cancer takes a huge toll on the health of patients and survivors, and it also has a great impact on their finances. The costs of cancer do not impact all patients equally. Evidence consistently shows that certain factors – like race/ethnicity, health insurance status, income and where a person lives – impact cancer diagnosis, treatment, survival and financial hardship experienced by ... counterparts to be uninsured and experience serious financial hardship. Overall, Hispanic cancer survivors have more than double the health care expenditures as Hispanic individuals who have not been diagnosed with cancer. 1 And it is estimated that the economy loses $8.8 billion ...

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! ...

2025 Oklahoma 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 2025, the American Cancer Society Cancer ...

AHCA Amendment Would Undermine Access to Coverage for Cancer Patients

... sent a letter to U.S. House leadership this evening expressing concerns about the potential impact of a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA). The letter notes that the proposed changes could lead to "bare bones coverage plans that push significant costs onto patients who access care." To access a full copy of the letter, visit:  http://bit.ly/2pjYRby  AHCA Amendment Would Undermine Access to Coverage for Cancer Patients ...

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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