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Patient groups warn: Administration policy encourages discrimination in health care

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today 29 patient and consumer groups representing millions of people nationwide with pre-existing health conditions issued the following statement in response to administration’s final rule. The rule, finalized Friday, attempts to undermine Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act by removing explicit protections against discrimination of patients by providers and institutions: “By finalizing these changes, the ... from discrimination and able to access healthcare. The elimination of these important protections will result in severe consequences for the health and well-being of Americans seeking health care, especially those with serious, acute, chronic or other pre-existing conditions and those in ...

7 Million People Sign-Up for Insurance on Health Care Exchanges

According to figures released from the White House, more than 7 million people signed up for health insurance though the new health care marketplace. These "health care exchanges" were created as a result of the Affordable Care Act. ACS CAN supported key provisions in the ...

Senate health care bill could harm cancer patients and survivors

We knew the Senate health care bill was bad for cancer patients and survivors, but the latest version of the bill released is shockingly worse than earlier drafts. The bill, ... be forced to pay exorbitant amounts of money for their treatment. Deny cancer patients coverage of essential cancer treatments Under the current health care law, essential treatments and screenings are covered, regardless of their costs. If this is eliminated, cancer patients could be denied ...

Presidential Address Underscores Necessity to Fix Broken Health Care System

... affected by cancer will be closely monitoring President Obama’s address to Congress tonight with the hope that it returns the focus of the health care debate to those who would benefit most -- patients. “Cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones know too well the gaps that exist in ... Congressional bills in their current form would provide significant help to patients by: Guaranteeing coverage for all Americans, regardless of health status or pre-existing conditions Prohibiting insurance companies from charging people more for insurance because of their health status ...

1-21-10 Health Care Reform Update from John Seffrin

Following the historic passage of health care reform legislation in the U.S. Senate in December and the U.S. House of Representatives in November, congressional leaders have been meeting ... congressional leaders to continue moving forward on comprehensive reform and not to step back on the promise of significant improvements to the health care system. In fact, a majority of members of both the House and Senate have already supported comprehensive reform with their votes.   We ...

Statement on New York Senate Passage of Health Care Coverage

NEWS from the American Cancer Society FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 17, 2009 EXPANDING HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR YOUNG ADULTS, EXTENDING COBRA OPTION, POSITIVE STEPS IN FIGHTING CANCER       Statement from Donald Distasio, CEO, American Cancer Society of NY & NJ, regarding Senate passage of measures to expand health care coverage. “Surviving cancer can depend on whether you have health insurance or on how good that health coverage is. Two measures awaiting ...

Senate Health Care Repeal Puts Cancer Patients’ Coverage at Risk

Washington, D.C.—Today the U.S. Senate passed a tax bill that essentially repeals the nation’s health care law with no replacement plan. According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), eliminating the insurance requirement from current law would ... without a replacement leaves cancer patients, survivors and all those with serious illnesses at risk of being priced out of the individual health insurance market. Americans who need quality health care will likely pay more and have fewer choices as some young and healthy people forgo ...

ACS CAN Throws Its Support Behind House Health Care Bill

After extensive analysis, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) announced its support of the health care reform legislation expected to go before the U.S. House of Representatives. ACS CAN scored major media coverage with prominent mentions by top ... momentum and forward motion needed to pass legislation. Here is a look at some recent coverage: Washington Post (11/06) "Democrats wary of health-bill defections" New York Times (11/06) "House Democrats Seek Allies for Health Care Vote"  Politico (11/05) AARP, Cancer Society back ...

Court Urged to Prioritize Patients and Uphold Health Care Law

... when it hears oral arguments today in the case Texas v. United States. The case is being appealed after a lower court ruling that the entire health care law should be struck down because Congress repealed the individual mandate’s tax penalty. The case was brought by 20 states and is led by ... joint statement: “Millions of Americans rely on the critical patient protections included in the ACA to access, afford and retain meaningful health coverage that is essential for their wellbeing. This includes people who suffer from serious, acute and chronic health conditions, like ...

Good News: Conversations Ongoing to Expand Quality, Affordable Health Care

... that members of Congress are hopeful about their negotiations on an upcoming legislative package that could expand access to quality, affordable health care. She told us that while these negotiations continue, it’s more important than ever that members of Congress hear from their constituents about the issues being considered. We know it is well past time for Congress to: Expand access to quality, affordable health care for more than 2 million people currently living in 12 states that have failed to expand Medicaid. Cap out-of-pocket costs for ...

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