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Survivor Views: Preventive Care Coverage, Medical Debt, & Food Insecurity

Overview The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change, as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As part of this effort, ACS CAN deploys surveys to better understand cancer patient and survivor experiences and perspectives, through our Survivor Views ... v. Becerra case which could challenge the ACA requirement that most private insurance plans cover recommended preventive care services without cost sharing. Finding ways to help cancer patients stay out of medical debt and reduce the negative impacts of medical debt they have already ...

Hawaii Public Health Advocates Urge Legislature Not to Eliminate the State’s Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Funding

... rates and health care costs for more than two decades. The funding comes from yearly payments from the tobacco industry, not taxpayers, as part of a settlement to ensure the state has an evidence-based and well-funded tobacco prevention and cessation program. This legislation seeks to stop ... budget is a shortsighted, misguided solution that will reverse decades of progress in fighting tobacco use. Repealing this stable funding will cost our state more financially in the long-term, and result in thousands of preventable deaths. “For more than 20 years, Hawaii’s tobacco ... people deserve to live healthy tobacco-free lives, and we hope our lawmakers will reinstate the original law as it was intended." ### About ACS CAN at 20   The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) makes cancer a top priority for policymakers at every level of ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Washington Legislature Not to Weaken State's Clean Indoor Air Law

Olympia, Wash. – February 8, 2017 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is deeply concerned about proposed legislation to weaken Washington’s Clean Indoor Air Law. We urge lawmakers to vote ‘No’ on House Bill ... which would allow smoking in cigar bars across Washington and require workers in such establishments to be current smokers as a condition of employment. In response to the legislation, Mary McHale, ACS CAN Washington government relations director, issued the following statement:  “We cannot put the lives of thousands of workers and patrons in jeopardy by weakening our state’s smoke-free protections. No one should have to choose between their ...

10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Essential Benefits   The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012.  The Affordable Care Act required the IOM to ... during its fall term, with a decision expected before the Supreme Court adjourns for the summer of 2012. The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN filed as "friends of the court" at the appellate level, along with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association to ...

10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Essential Benefits   The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012.  The Affordable Care Act required the IOM to ... during its fall term, with a decision expected before the Supreme Court adjourns for the summer of 2012. The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN filed as "friends of the court" at the appellate level, along with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association to ...

10-6-11 Affordable Care Act Update

Federal Update   Essential Benefits   The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is expected to release its final report on essential health benefits on Friday. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), however, is unlikely to release a final rule until May 2012.  The Affordable Care Act required the IOM to ... during its fall term, with a decision expected before the Supreme Court adjourns for the summer of 2012. The American Cancer Society and ACS CAN filed as "friends of the court" at the appellate level, along with the American Diabetes Association and the American Heart Association to ...

$1 Cigarette Tax Increase Fails in Wyoming Revenue Committee

... the tax on cigarettes by $1 per pack and increased the tax some other tobacco products. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supported the $1 cigarette tax increase oproven to reduce tobacco use, save lives and reduce health care costs. ACS CAN was also working with lawmakers to amend the bill to include a tax on e-cigarettes given the alarming rates of use among teens. "Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death, and Wyoming struggles with high smoking rates among adults and teens. ... price increase on other tobacco products, Wyoming residents will continue to bear the burden of low tobacco prices and the high taxpayer cost of treating tobacco-related disease." Research shows that regular and significant increases in the tax on tobacco products is one of the most ...

New Legislation Aims to Reduce Youth Smoking Initiation

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Jan. 30, 2018 – Fewer young people in Illinois would start smoking under a proposal to raise the minimum age of tobacco sales from 18 to 21 years old. State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and State Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) introduced the legislation in Springfield today with the support of public health groups and community organizations. “This bill will not only save lives but will also save the state money paid to treat smoking-related illnesses,” Morrison said. “I feel it is my responsibility and obligation to do what I can to keep tobacco out of the hands of young people. I’m confident that this bill will help us achieve that goal.” Along with the bill’s ...

PCIP Extension Gives Cancer Patients Time to Shop for New Health Coverage without Disruption in Treatment

... Cancer Society Cancer Action Network President Chris Hansen follows: "Extending the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will give tens of thousands of people with a history of cancer or another serious disease the security of knowing they will not face a costly gap in coverage on Jan. 1 if they ... Extending coverage under PCIP gives patients valuable additional time to select the marketplace plan that best meets their unique needs." ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions ...

2024 Arkansas Legislative Priorities

... Priorities Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold public policy solutions that promote cancer prevention, increase early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care, reduce disparities and advance health equity. State and local lawmakers’ decisions impact the lives of those affected by cancer. In 2024, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will work with members of the Arkansas Legislature to prioritize state and local legislative and regulatory efforts that provide ... will also support policies that encourage more copay only plans, place limits on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs, and ensure that all cost-sharing payments are counted.  Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Breast and Cervical Cancer: ACS CAN will advocate to maintain funding of ...

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