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Short-Term Funding Bill Prioritizes Increased Investment in Funding for Cancer Research, Protects Access to Health Care Services

... to work to finalize FY18 spending bills. The budget agreement allows for an increase of at least $1 billion for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for each of the FY18 and FY19 years, includes two years of funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and an additional four years of funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). A statement from Chris Hansen, ... spending bill passed by Congress calls for an increased investment in medical research funding over the next two years and protects access to care for millions of low-income adults and children. “ACS CAN is encouraged by this commitment to an initial investment in cancer research and ...

Senate Votes to Save Children 's Lives by Raising the Federal Tobacco Tax, Expand Access to Health Care

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 ...

Cancer Patients and Survivors Travel to State Capitol to Urge Legislators to Prioritize Health Care Access for Georgians

... We are asking lawmakers to change that by enacting policies that close the coverage gap and expand healthcare access. Studies show having health insurance is the top indicator of cancer survival.   “I know firsthand how important access to care can be for cancer patients because having coverage through Medicaid saved my life,” said volunteer advocate Cindy Vo , a childhood cancer ... 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 ...

Call your U.S. Senator's local office and tell them: Don't repeal health care in the current tax bill

... 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 ...

Health Advocates Showing Their Power!

On November 10, 2010, health advocates rallied in front of the State House to show their power as part of a Power of the Purse Rally.   During the rally Advocates ... many organizations- The American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Health Care For All, The MD Skin Prevention Program, Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults, Zeta Phi Beta, Smoke-free Holy Grounds, Smoke Free ...

Health Insurance Expansion State Spotlight – Ohio

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 ...

Affordable Care Update 4.9.15

... Leadership Team (EVPs, SVPs, and VPs), Corporate Center Functional Leaders, Community Engagement and Partner Relationships Senior Directors, All Health Systems Staff, ACS CAN Field Media Advocacy, ACS CAN Field Staff and ACS CAN National Staff.     Policy CMS Releases Numbers for ... roughly 36,000 Americans have taken advantage of the special enrollment period (SEP). SEP eligibility is limited to individuals who did not have health care coverage in 2014, are subject to the “shared responsibility payment” fee when they file their 2014 personal income taxes , and who became ...

Bush's Expected Second Veto of Children's Health Bill, a Defeat for Kids, Public Health

... -- December 12, 2007 -- “The President today is expected to reject his second chance to give four million disadvantaged children access to health insurance by vetoing the bipartisan bill to expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) through an increase in the federal tobacco tax. “The President’s disappointing decision to put tobacco company profits before children’s health is a tremendous opportunity lost, not only for the kids who need health care but for all Americans who would benefit from the enormous lifesaving potential of an increase in the federal tobacco tax. The status quo is ...

Supporting LGBTQ+ Health Equity Through Public Policy

At the American Cancer Society and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), health equity means that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. As part of our deep commitment to advancing health equity, ACS CAN launched new policy recommendations to support equitable cancer care and eliminate cancer disparities in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) communities.  LGBTQ+ individuals face ...

Ensure Access to Quality Care

... legislators and the Administration to ensure that the state continues providing low-income Pennsylvanians access to comprehensive and affordable health care coverage, as provided under federal health care law. Preserving access to health coverage through our state Medicaid program will ensure that more residents have access to preventive ...

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