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... D.C.—Aug 7, 2022 —Today the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which includes several provisions that will reduce the costs of health care for millions of cancer patients and survivors. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network ... when they voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. This bill will provide millions of patients with more affordable access to comprehensive health care. The extension of more generous Marketplace tax credits will ensure people who have been able to afford coverage for the first time can ...

... today stressing the importance of protecting guaranteed access to comprehensive and affordable insurance coverage for patients with pre-existing health conditions. The letter was signed by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Diabetes Association, American Heart ... protections for patients should be retained. However, the groups warn that additional patient protections enacted as part of the Affordable Care Act including, guaranteed issue, premium rating restrictions, banning annual and lifetime benefit caps, and prohibiting coverage rescissions, ... in law for people with pre-existing conditions are critical, they alone are not sufficient. The letter also states that any transition to a new health system must focus on minimizing market instability. The groups expressed concerns about replacement proposals that would impose new ...

Charleston, W. Va., – Feb. 19, 2019 – Last month, the newly formed State Advisory Coalition on Palliative Care had its first meeting. This coalition was formed through legislation and signed into law by the Governor in 2018. The coalition brings together experts to address barriers to this care and identifies innovative solutions for West Virginians. The coalition emphasizes provider training, patient awareness and overall access to ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org . ### 0 Health Advocates and Lawmakers Unite to Improve Quality of Care For West Virginia Patients and Families ...

Like many of you, I find health insurance benefits to be difficult to interpret. Every time I've enrolled in an insurance plan, I]'ve been presented with a long, ... benefit summary full of industry jargon. That's why I'm happy to share that starting this week, insurers are required under the Affordable Care Act to present every consumer with a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC), a document with simple and easy-to-read information on what their ... reason. Cancer patients, survivors, their families and all consumers are now in a far better position to make important decisions about their health coverage. Here's an example of what an SBC document could look like for you. What do you think about it? You'll see it breaks down the ...