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... the Division and ACS CAN are ramping up for a statewide smoke-free campaign when the Texas legislature starts its 2011 session.   Access to Care – Affordable Care Act   ACS CAN Comments on Interim Final Rule on Lifetime and Annual Limits ACS CAN submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the Interim Final Rules released in June. The rule would implement provisions of the Affordable Care Act ... and annual dollar limits on benefits, rescissions and patient protections. Overall, the rule is strong and expands patients’ access to health care. Read the ACS CAN press release .   ACS CAN’s comments focus on several specific concerns relating to the structure of the rules on ...

Pierre, S.D. – Today, the South Dakota House passed Senate Bill 87 with a vote of 50-16 (four excused) to allow the sale of inadequate health plans that are exempt from state insurance regulation and that can avoid patient protections required by federal law. The American Cancer ... segmenting the insurance market, driving up premiums and making it harder for South Dakotans who live with serious or chronic diseases to find health insurance. A statement from David W. Benson, government relations director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in South Dakota follows: “ACS CAN believes everyone should have quality and affordable health care coverage. However, because the plans offered under SB 87 will not have to comply with requirements that limit out-of-pocket costs and may not ...

... “We’re extremely grateful for the Legislature’s commitment to provide proper protections for cancer patients and survivors against the health risks associated with step therapy. At a time when many are experiencing delayed treatment as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the step therapy reform language in SB 361 is an encouraging and crucial step in improving access to high-quality cancer care. The legislation is a life-saver for North Carolianians by requiring a clear protocol for physicians to exempt patients from step therapy when ... of care have always been critical for cancer patients and survivors, never more so than during a pandemic. As we continue to navigate the global health crisis and address its effects on cancer mortality rates, we look forward to keeping the momentum next session and working with lawmakers to ...

... “Cancer hasn’t stopped. So, neither will we. As a cancer survivor, I let my lawmakers know if we’re going to eliminate cancer as a major health problem in Louisiana, this goal must be top of mind for our legislature,” said Kathleen Judge, ACS CAN Louisiana state lead ambassador. “By improving access to care, we can reduce suffering and death from this disease.” Specifically, the Louisiana volunteers asked the legislature to: Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program : maintain funding for the Louisiana Breast & Cervical Health Program. This program helps fill the health care coverage gap by ...