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LINCOLN, Neb. – Today the Nebraska Legislature voted 48-0 to provide a crucial layer of extra care to Nebraskans battling devastating diseases such as cancer. The passage of LB 323, the Palliative Care and Quality of Life Act, creates state advisory council and gathers input from health care professionals on ways Nebraska can improve delivery of this type of integrated care. Palliative care is a growing field of specialized ... for the bill’s passage. This legislation ensures that comprehensive and accurate information about palliative care is available to the public, health care providers, and health care facilities.  “The Legislature has just paved the way for Nebraskans with chronic illnesses to achieve a ...

... Earlier today, Governor Hochul signed two bills into law, both of which address gaps in New Yorkers’ access to affordable, lifesaving care for those facing a cancer diagnosis—or other chronic illness. The two new laws aim to limit out-of-pocket expenses associated with ... prescription drug treatments. The details are as follows:  A2085-A / S906-B, now Chapter 739, requires that every state-regulated large-group health plan cover 100% of the cost of colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 and removes cost-sharing for individuals who require a ... will build off the NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS) Insurance Circular Letter No. 4 (2022) that requires the same of all issuers and health plans issued in New York State. Such coverage would be updated as screening guidelines are updated by the American Cancer Society and the ...

Below is this week’s update on the Affordable Care Act. As always, thank you for all you do every day for cancer patients and their families.   “Grandfather” Rule Filing   This week, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network filed comments on the ‘Grandfather’ rule in the Affordable Care Act, in an effort to more clearly define which plans will be exempt from certain provisions in the new law.   Overall, it is a strong rule ... on an amendment offered by Senator Johanns to the Small Business and Jobs Credit Act that would effectively eliminate the Prevention and Public Health Fund that was part of the Affordable Care Act.   A vote on this amendment (AN 4531) is expected to be the first action taken by the Senate ...

... and advance equity in all forms, and uplift Black joy.   We’re commemorating this Black History Month by highlighting the importance of health equity and policies that increase equitable access to cancer care for all, raising awareness of cancer disparities in the Black community, spotlighting the pivotal work of our Black volunteers, and honoring Black figures who have made invaluable contributions to health equity and cancer care.    Cancer impacts everyone, but it doesn't impact everyone equally. Despite some progress, Black communities ...