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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- January 29, 2009 -- The U.S. Senate today took an important step in support of public health by voting to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) with an increase in the federal tobacco tax. The bill not only would improve access to quality health care for millions of uninsured children, but it also would raise the federal cigarette tax by 61 cents, to a total of $1 per pack. “Increasing ...

... estimates that repealing the individual mandate would: Lead to 13 million fewer Americans, including thousands of cancer patients, having health coverage Increase premiums by an average of 10% Your Senator's name and phone number are below.  Please call that number and leave the ... welcome to customize the message however you like.)   “My name is [your name] and I’m from [city].  I’m calling to ask you to not repeal health care in the current tax bill. If this bill passes, 13 million people, including thousands of cancer patients, will lose their insurance and those ...

To review state fact sheet click here:  ACA Repeal-Ohio Fact Sheet.docx . Since passage of the health care law in 2010 there have been significant changes in health insurance that have protected patients.  Nationally, approximately 30 million Americans have gained health insurance coverage through the ...

Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones are benefiting from provisions of the Affordable Care Act, which was signed into law last March. Take Taylor, for example. Diagnosed with cancer at age 8, she nearly reached the lifetime benefit limit on her health insurance coverage by the age of 11. But thanks to the new lawŠ—'s ban on lifetime limits, she no longer has to worry about reaching a cap ... the care she needs.  Other provisions of the law are making it easier for people with cancer and their families to access quality, affordable health care. But the law is complex and can be difficult for consumers and patients to understand. ThatŠ—'s why ACS CAN teamed up with national ...