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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 ...

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 ...

ACS CAN Urges Gov. Snyder to Prioritize Cancer Care, Prevention

... of this successful program, we’re confident that Governor Snyder is committed to preserving access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health coverage for Michiganders. “We also are calling on the governor to prioritize tobacco prevention and help Michiganders quit smoking. Right ... altogether.  “ACS CAN looks forward to another year of working with members of the Legislature and Governor Snyder. By focusing on access to health care and tobacco prevention, we will continue to ensure that Michigan is not only a great place to live, but a healthy place to live.”   About ...

NM Needs High Cigarette Tax Increase to Improve Public Health

... Affairs Committee will consider a proposal by Sen. Clemente Sanchez to increase the state’s cigarette tax by 34 cents per pack.  The public health community – including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), American Lung Association, American Heart Association, ... the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Keres Consulting – opposes Sen. Sanchez’s proposal because it will not significantly improve the health of New Mexicans.  While we oppose this bill, we do welcome the opportunity this creates to consider how the state’s tobacco tax policy ... than 13,000 current adult smokers quit. In addition to these public health benefits, a $1.50 per pack increase would reduce long-term health care costs in the state by $461.5 million while also generating about $30.7 million in new revenue to address critical needs and save lives in New ...

Public Health Coalition Protests Weakening of Florida Tobacco Prevention Program

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Several of the largest public health organizations in the country are united in opposition to a Constitutional Revision Commission proposal that would strip language in the ... Jeannette Nunez, also would divert an unspecified portion of tobacco prevention money to cancer research. Florida’s Department of Public Health has projected that siphoning money from tobacco prevention for cancer research will increase personal health expenses, including Medicaid, ... Additionally, according to the Florida Department of Health, the state’s tobacco control program has saved the state $3.2 billion in health care costs. The program’s remarkable success has been driven by strict adherence to CDC guidelines for effective tobacco control.  This includes ...

Cancer Advocates to Convene on Beacon Hill to Urge Lawmakers to Reduce Health Disparities

... as a part of its annual Massachusetts state Lobby Day to urge them to support proposals that address the needs of cancer patients and reduce health disparities.   Advocates will ask lawmakers to support legislation (House Bill 1227/Senate Bill 809) that would ensure insurance coverage ... testing and precision medicine due to financial barriers. Improving coverage for biomarker testing across insurance types will help reduce health disparities by eliminating these barriers.   “Biomarker testing is essential to high-quality, personalized care for many conditions and can be a real gamechanger for many patients. Unfortunately, not everyone who can benefit from biomarker testing is ...

ACS CAN Praises Governor Murphy for Enacting Palliative Care Law

TRENTON, NJ – August 9, 2019 – Governor Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law that establishes a state advisory council on palliative care and quality of life. Additionally, the law requires the creation of a palliative care access initiative to make information about accessing ... an extra layer of support. Palliative care can actually lead to a longer, more satisfying life for cancer patients and those with other major health conditions. “I thank Governor Murphy for enacting this law and also would like to thank Assemblywoman Pinkin and Senator Vitale who sponsored this legislation and for their hard work on this crucial public health measure.” About ACS CAN ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, supports evidence-based ...

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 ...

Patient Advocates: Supreme Court Decision Ensures Continued Access to Critical Care

... ensures that more than 6 million low- and middle-income people nationwide will continue to receive the financial assistance they need to afford health coverage,” said Chris Hansen, president of ACS CAN, the American Cancer Society’s advocacy affiliate. “It means that millions of people with serious health conditions such as cancer will continue to have access to essential treatment and care, and millions of others at risk for disease will be able to afford preventive screenings and tests that could save their lives.” “Congress ...

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