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Consumer and Public Health Groups Express Concern About Out-of-Pocket Limits

WASHINGTON, D.C. April 8, 2013 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today joined consumer and public health groups representing millions of Americans in urging the administration to revisit guidance issued earlier this year that could subject patients to far higher out-of-pocket spending than was intended in the Affordable Care Act (ACA).ξ For the first time, the ACA sets a limit on out-of-pocket costs for patients at $6,250 annually. However, an FAQ issued by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury on Feb. 20 permits health plans with two or more administrators to maintain separate and ...

Five Mississippi Faith Leaders Highlight Statewide Health Disparities with a Series of Videos

VIDEO AVAILABLE: Full Video Link   JACKSON, MS  - Medicaid continues to be a central topic of discussion among public health advocates, hospital and health systems administrators, faith leaders, community leaders, and state lawmakers. This year alone, 18,250 Mississippians will hear the words “you have cancer.” We must do all we can to expand access to care to save lives and reduce the burden of cancer on our state.  This week, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) launched ...

HHS Requires Insurers to Give Consumers More Information About Limited Benefit Health Plans

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 9, 2010 – The Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance that will give consumers more information about their health insurance plans.  Under the new rules, providers who offer limited benefit or “mini med” plans must inform consumers in user-friendly ... policy is inadequate until they are diagnosed with a life-threatening disease such as cancer and suddenly face major hurdles to getting the care they need. People with mini-med policies deserve full and straightforward disclosure about what their plan covers and, more importantly, what ...

Affordable Care Act Regulations Provide Strong Protections for Patients

Washington, D.C. -- June 22, 2010 -- The administration today issued regulations enforcing several provisions of the Affordable Care Act that are critical to patients. As the leading voice of patients during the debate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS ... on rescissions. A statement from ACS CAN on the regulations issued today follows: "These regulations will help to expand patients' access to health care and ensure that insurance companies cannot cut patients off from care because of arbitrary annual and lifetime benefit limits, unfairly ... feel more secure in knowing that they will be able to get the care they need, when they need it." ACS CAN, the leading voice of patients in the health care debate, is working to ensure that the Affordable Care Act is implemented as strongly as possible for cancer patients, survivors and ...

Massachusetts Addresses Cancer Disparities with Permanent Office of Health Equity

With the stroke of his pen, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker last month signed into law a decade-long effort toward improving health equity in the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts 2019 state budget includes a policy provision seeking to reduce racial and ethnic health disparities across the state. This accomplishment is the culmination of an over ten-year campaign and partnership by the American Cancer ... disease. It is essential that we find ways to ensure that every resident of the United States has equitable access to quality, affordable health care and equal opportunity to live a healthy life. I’m proud of the enduring effort of our team in Massachusetts and their partners to address ...

Proposed Short-Term Health Plan Rule Would Strengthen Patient Protections

WASHINGTON, D.C.— July 7, 2023 — Today the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor and the Treasury Department jointly released a proposed rule that would return the sale of new ... rule would also require STLD issuers to comply with new notice requirements to help consumers distinguish between an STLD plan and comprehensive health coverage.  STLD plans – which often have very limited coverage benefits and do not have to follow ACA rules – were initially intended ... people often mistake for a better deal. Comprehensive, adequate coverage is key to curbing an individual’s medical debt by covering necessary care and further, ensure proper protection – from penalties or discrimination for pre-existing conditions.   “Moreover, the deceptive and ...

Local Health Educator Urges Congress to Fund Cancer Research, Prevention

... One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) lobby day to ask legislators to fund cancer research at the National Cancer Institute and National Institutes of Health. “I watched multiple family members battle this terrible disease, and I’m grateful to Congress for the strong bipartisan support it has ... potential cures will languish in labs, and the significant breakthroughs we’re so close to making will go unfunded.” Luzius is a Certified Health Education Specialist and Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with Hope Cancer Resources in Springdale and has been published for her work ... for medical research and cancer prevention programs has had a role in every major advance against this disease. A full list of the OVAC health care groups is available here . 0 Local Health Educator Urges Congress to Fund Cancer Research, Prevention ...

Cancer Advocates Celebrate Continued Access to Care for Hardworking Montanans

... would like to thank the 89 representatives and senators (59% of both houses) who supported a bi-partisan solution that will maintain access to health insurance coverage for 96,000 hardworking low-income Montanans. “We are especially proud of Reps. Ed Buttrey, Mary Caferro and Gov. Steve Bullock for their commitment to preserving access to care for countless low-income state residents. “Medicaid matters in the fight against cancer. Preserving access to care is one of the most ... that will reauthorize the Montana HELP Act and create a path for the state of Montana to continue providing life-changing and lifesaving health care coverage to low-income Montanans in 2019 and beyond. “However, we remain concerned about the potential impact that new administrative ...

Illinois Elected Officials Increase Access to Care for Cancer Patients

SPRINGFIELD, IL – “This week, the Illinois Senate passed legislation that will improve access to care for cancer patients by making out-of-pocket costs more predictable and expand coverage for biomarker testing.  HB1745 will make prescription drug expenses more predictable by requiring health insurance carriers to offer more health plans with flat dollar copayments. A patient will no longer have to worry about going to their local pharmacy and being shocked by their ...

Cancer Patients Need Accurate Information When Shopping for Health Coverage in Medicare

... "The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is troubled by reports that the administration is not enforcing a requirement that health plans provide accurate information in Medicare provider directories. Cancer disproportionately impacts older Americans, most of whom access health insurance through Medicare. Access to accurate information is critical for families affected by cancer who are trying to guarantee their insurance coverage will meet their health care needs. Medicare beneficiaries could face significant out-of-pocket costs if they buy a plan only to find out that a necessary medical provider ...

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