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SCOTUS Upholds Financial Assistance Provided Under the Affordable Care Act

In an historic decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled today that Congress intended for tax credits provided under the Affordable Care Act to be available to people who buy a health plan in a health insurance marketplace run by their state or the federal government. The CourtŠ—'s ruling on the case, known as King v. Burwell , ensures ...

Governor should focus on health coverage in workforce initiative

... That’s why I am calling on the Governor to close the coverage gap by expanding Medicaid to help more than 220,000 Alabamians get life-saving care. When I was diagnosed with cancer 20 years ago, I had health coverage that allowed me to get treatment and beat the disease. Since then, I’ve continued to take advantage of preventive screenings to stay healthy and encourage my family and employees to do the same. All employees at my company have comprehensive health benefits, but I can’t say the same for the rest of the transportation logistics industry. Many of my peers rely on temporary or contracted ...

South Dakotans Vote to Expand Medicaid and Increase Access to Health Coverage

... constitution should be amended to expand Medicaid coverage to adults with lower incomes. South Dakotans approval of Amendment D will improve health outcomes and reduce cancer disparities for 42,500 South Dakotans who will gain access to health insurance coverage through the state’s Medicaid program.  “Increasing Medicaid eligibility means more South Dakotans will have access to comprehensive coverage, including cancer screenings, diagnostic testing, treatment services and follow-up care needed to survive the disease that will kill 1,740 South Dakotans this year,” said Matthew McLarty, American Cancer Society Cancer Action ...

Administration Announces Affordable Care Act Funding for Critical Prevention Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- June 18, 2010 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the allotment of $250 million for fiscal year 2010 for prevention programs that are critical to the fight against cancer. The funds come out of the Prevention and Public Health Fund, which was created by the Affordable Care Act. Following is a statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN): "The funding announced today includes critical ...

Palliative Care Legislation to Become Law in West Virginia

... CAN) and AARP commends the West Virginia legislature for improving the quality of life of cancer patients and their families through palliative care. ACS CAN and AARP are proud to have lead the effort to pass this legislation in West Virginia.  Through her firsthand experience as a nurse, ... curative treatment to help patients get well faster and easier.   Most importantly, research indicates that palliative care systems improve health outcomes while reducing health care costs. Studies have shown coordinating patient care and treating pain and symptoms leads to increased patient and family satisfaction ...

House Votes to Stop Tax Subsidies for Inadequate Health Plans

Washington, D.C., May 9, 2019—Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill that would halt Department of Health and Human Services and Department of the Treasury guidance enabling individuals to use federal tax subsidies to purchase health insurance that does not meet coverage standards under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A statement from Lisa Lacasse, president of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) follows: “Limiting the ...

Year-End Proposal Creates Barriers to Prevention and Affordable Care

... -- December 9, 2011 -- Families affected by cancer are disheartened by continued attempts by Congress to diminish the nation's preventive health efforts and complicate access to adequate, affordable health care for patients with chronic diseases. The year-end proposal issued today by House leaders is the latest example of the House tapping into the ...

House Advances Problematic Public Health Provisions as Part of Debt Limit Proposal Bill

... of Representatives, in a 217-215 vote, passed the Limit, Save, Grow Act, advancing provisions that would greatly restrict access to affordable care and risk progress in the fight against cancer.   Just this week, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) sent a letter to ... is a statement from ACS CAN President Lisa Lacasse:  “We’re disappointed by the House passage of a proposal that includes harmful public health policies that would roll back our nation’s progress in the fight against cancer in an aim to address the debt limit. Data show work ... be compromised if the drastic cuts passed today are enacted. Additionally, our ability to ensure the availability of affordable, meaningful health care coverage will be compromised, a critical factor in an individual’s ability to survive cancer.   “As Congress continues to find ...

Kansas Governor’s Repeat Veto of Short-Term Health Plan Bill Protects Patients

... Kansas –  Today, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed Senate Bill 199, which would have increased Kansans’ exposure to inadequate, high-risk health plans that can skirt patient protections required by federal law, such as coverage for pre-existing conditions. This veto is a repeat of the ... (STLDPs) because these plans often deny coverage or charge more for coverage, do not cap out-of-pocket expenses, and may not cover essential health benefits such as prescription medication, maternity care and mental health. A January 2022 poll from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society found that 92 percent of Americans think that people can be duped ...

Big Tobacco Fighting Ballot Initiatives That Would Protect Public Health

... or require investment in tobacco control and prevention programs, strategies that have proven to reduce tobacco consumption and improve the health of those who smoke or are exposed to smokers. Tobacco companies are also funding ballot measures in Arizona and Ohio that are clearly ... on the ballot Nov. 7 in at least six states. “When Big Tobacco has the chance to support the most effective measures to mitigate the health consequences of smoking, it instead uses tricky tactics and spends millions to defeat them,” the editorial reads. “The stakes are high ... 120,000 additional deaths due to smoking among current California adult smokers who quit smoking; and save Californians $16 billion in health care costs. FLORIDA – Amendment 4 would require the Florida Legislature to annually fund a comprehensive, statewide tobacco prevention program ...

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