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Wyoming Cancer Advocates Unite at the Capitol to Push for $1 Tobacco Tax Increase

... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN. The group will urge their lawmakers to pass a $1 tobacco tax increase in Wyoming that will save lives, reduce health care costs, and raise revenue. Advocates will urge lawmakers to support the Revenue Committee’s House Bill 43 to increase Wyoming’s tobacco tax ... In a budget year, this tobacco tax increase would generate $22 million in new annual revenue, while saving roughly $107 million in long-term health care costs. At a news conference on Tuesday, Feb. 13, Senator R. Ray Peterson, Revenue Committee chair, will join health advocates to urge ...

2026 Minnesota State Legislative Priorities

... burden of cancer in Minnesota requires public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Minnesotans impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... ACS CAN will work with the Minnesota state legislature on the following priorities:   Ensuring Access to Quality Care Affordable, Adequate Health Insurance: ACS CAN will advocate to ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, including preserving Medical ...

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on U.S. Senate Candidates in Maryland to Make Cancer a Priority

... about cancer are made not only in the doctor’s office, but also in the halls of Congress. Our elected officials make decisions every day about health issues that affect people here in Maryland,” said two-time breast cancer survivor and ACS CAN volunteer Liza Fues. “With 1 in 3 ... the race for U.S. Senate in Maryland and asked them to pledge their support for cancer research funding , ensuring access to affordable, quality health coverage , and ensuring access to cancer prevention services . Congressman Trone and Governor Larry Hogan have both signed in support. The ... policies and legislation supported by ACS CAN that work to end cancer as we know it, for everyone, by accelerating cures, improving access to care, and ensuring access to cancer prevention and early detection services, including tobacco control. If elected, I pledge to: Support ...

New Report Examines Gaps in Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Survivorship

... screening, prevention and early detection, disparities in cancer incidence, mortality and survival, as well as disparities in access to health coverage. The chartbook includes cancer-specific data on communities disproportionately affected by cancer, including American Indian and ... barriers can impact a person's ability to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer, including limited access to high quality, affordable health care and geographic location. Addressing these barriers is critical to reducing cancer disparities, improving health outcomes and saving ...

Patient Groups Urge Passage of FMAP Extension

... FMAP extension before lawmakers leave for the August recess.  At a time when many states are battling budget crises, the stability of public health funding for the country’s most economically vulnerable depends on supplemental federal Medicaid funding. August 2, 2010 Dear Senator: The ... living with chronic disease, including many who rely exclusively on Medicaid and other safety net programs for their access to critically needed health care services.  Accordingly, we urge you in the strongest terms to vote to extend for an additional six months the federal Medicaid match (FMAP) ...

New Yorkers Fired from Jobs after Cancer Diagnoses Urge Lawmakers to Improve Access to Paid Family & Medical Leave

... delivery was not the end of her shock; upon starting treatment, Betler learned that she’d be fired from her role. “With the job went my health insurance, too. In the thick of my treatment, I was uninsured, receiving no paycheck, rejected from disability and trying to parent a ... drive the 50 minutes to the hospital for my treatment when the reality crystalized that my car—the vehicle that delivered me to my lifesaving care—might be taken away along with my house,” said Betler. Angela Padmore shared a similar story of being fired from her job after a breast ... of losing their jobs while undergoing treatment and are forced to get by on a less than livable wage. Presently, New Yorkers battling a serious health issue can receive a maximum of just $170 per week from the state under New York State’s Temporary Disability Insurance Program—a number ...

2024 Georgia Legislative Summary

... 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 Georgia residents impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... Network (ACS CAN) worked with the Georgia General Assembly 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 ...

E-cigarette Legislation Earns N.M. Highest Mark on Smoke-free Policies

... this legislation was sorely needed to take swift action,” said ACS CAN Government Relations Director Sandra Adondakis. “This is a national health crisis, which is why just a few weeks ago the U.S. Congress held hearings on the epidemic.  “The New Mexico Legislature made the right ... 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 ...

Legislation Improving Prescription Drug Access Advances Days Before Crossover

... cost. If signed by Governor Spanberger, more Virginians will gain more options and encounter fewer surprises when it comes to the cost of their care.   In response, Mollie Montague, government relations director for ACS CAN in Virginia, said the following: “Cancer is full of ... will cost. Yet, nearly one in three Virginians worry they won’t be able to afford their medications next year. Virginians need clear health care choices and control over their budgets, and these bills deliver that at no cost to the Commonwealth. “Senate Bill 161/House Bill 625 ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...

Protect the Right to Breathe Smoke-free Air

No one should have to choose between their job and their health.  And the science clearly shows that secondhand smoke causes cancer, even for those who have never smoked a cigarette.   We are working in ... Smoke-free laws reduce exposure to and protect people from secondhand smoke Strong laws increase quitting among current smokers and reduce health care costs   Protect the Right to Breathe Smoke-free Air ...

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