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Louisiana Elected Officials Increase Access to Care for Cancer Patients

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Kimberly Hughes Baton Rouge, LA –“The Louisiana legislature recently passed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients through co-pay accumulator legislation and the expansion of coverage for biomarker testing.  “Many cancer patients have difficulty affording the cost of their prescription drugs. In a co-pay accumulator program, co-pay assistance would not count toward the patients’ out-of-pocket costs. ...

Historic Senate Vote Brings Families Affected by Cancer One Step Closer to Comprehensive Health Care Reform

... nation’s ‘sick care’ system after the Senate today passed comprehensive health reform legislation. “The legislation includes a number of strong provisions that would significantly improve the health care system for cancer patients by refocusing the system to emphasize prevention; guaranteeing quality, affordable coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions; reducing the cost burden on families; eliminating lifetime coverage limits; covering routine health costs for those who enroll in clinical trials; and emphasizing patients’ quality of life. “As the leading voice of patients in the debate, ACS CAN raised concerns about the negative impact of annual benefit limits on many cancer patients, and those concerns were heard. The Senate bill ...

House Relief Bill Provides Patients More Options for Affordable Health Care Coverage

Washington, D.C.—The U.S. House of Representatives will soon consider legislation to increase access to health coverage for millions of Americans, including cancer patients and survivors, as part of its pandemic relief package. House Committees are currently considering and will ... provide essential services during this time. A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Ensuring people have access to comprehensive health care is critical as the nation continues to deal with the ongoing coronavirus ...

House Passes Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Care for Michiganders

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Government Relations Director Molly Medenblik LANSING, MI   – “The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is thrilled to ... “This legislation would give chronically ill patients more affordable access to the cancer treatment they need. It would ensure that the out-of-pocket cost for the patient for oral and intravenous (IV) chemotherapy are similar. Currently, the out-of-pocket costs for some oral chemotherapy ...

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2009 Legislative Agenda & Talking Points     Issue Overview: Access to Care/Catamount Health   Studies show that lack of adequate insurance affects cancer outcomes. To win the fight against cancer, all Vermonters should have access to affordable, quality health ... The real tragedy is that many colon cancer deaths occur needlessly, as they could be prevented with regular screenings.    Colonoscopies can cost $3,000 for an individual living in Vermont and often insurance only covers a portion of the costs forcing many to pay substantial amounts ...

Medicaid Expansion: Improving Access to Coverage, Detecting Cancers, Early, Saving More Lives - Learn More

Medicaid is a vital part of our state's health care system. Many of Missouri's poorest and sickest patients, including many with cancer, gain access to necessary care and ... that participation in the Medicaid expansion would bring $5 billion to Missouri and provide health coverage to 260,000 Missourians at no cost to the state. Learn More About Why Improving Access to Health Care Coverage Through Medicaid Matters to ACS CAN Policy Resources The Missouri Medicaid Expansion: Good for All Missourians   In rural Missouri, expanding access to affordable health care ...

Wyoming Falls Short on Tobacco Control, Public Policies to Fight Cancer

... legislation to prevent and reduce cancer, according to a new report released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). The annual “How Do You Measure Up? A Progress Report on State Legislative Activity to Reduce Cancer Incidence and Mortality” finds Wyoming meets the benchmark in just one of the eight public policy areas. In 2019, more than 2,930 people in Wyoming will be diagnosed with cancer and more than 980 will die of the disease. Specifically, Wyoming earned low marks in tobacco control efforts, including a “red” or failing grade for its cigarette tax ...

Health Coalition Backs Texas Lawmakers Proposing to Raise Minimum Tobacco Sale Age to 21

AUSTIN, Texas -- Two Texas lawmakers proposing to raise the state’s minimum tobacco age of sale to 21 – backed by a coalition of health care organizations – at a press conference Tuesday urged passage of their bills to protect and save the lives of young Texans by ... Backing HB 1908 and SB 910 is the Texas 21 Coalition ( www.texas21.org ), which includes the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Heart Association, American Lung Association in Texas, Baylor Scott & White, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, March of Dimes, Texas ...

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Calls on the Senate to Protect Medicaid; Cancer Patients Lives Depend on it 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of an expected vote on a budget resolution, ACS CAN is urging Senators to oppose legislation that would make cuts to Medicaid. The following is a statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN:  “Taking away health coverage from people puts their lives at risk, especially for cancer patients, and that’s exactly what ...

2025 New Jersey Cancer Action Week

... legislation (S3818/A5217), which would improve access to prescription drugs by ensuring copay assistance is counted toward patient out-of-pocket cost obligations. Pass step therapy reform (S3533/A1825). Reforming step therapy means ensuring that it is safe for patients, clinically ... Therapy Copay Accumulator  New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research  New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Screening Program ACS CAN Supports No Cost PSA Questions, please contact Sr. Maggie Lopez at  [email protected]   2025 New Jersey Cancer Action Week ...

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