Public Policy Resources

Access to affordable health insurance is crucial for individuals to receive necessary care, especially for those with chronic conditions like cancer.

This factsheet provides background information on how the enhanced ACA tax credits benefit those in rural communities. 

This factsheet provides basic information about the enhanced ACA tax credits.

ACS CAN has long fought for public policies that support the availability and affordability of medically necessary prescription drugs. 

Patient Assistance Programs

Prescription drug costs are a significant burden on cancer patients and survivors, sometimes even leading patients to miss or delay taking prescribed medications. The latest Survivor Views survey explores the role copay assistance programs can play in reducing this burden, and also addresses patient navigation and digital therapeutics.

A majority of cancer patients and survivors struggle to afford cancer care and over 80% have had to make financial sacrifices to cover their health care expenses. This survey also reveals ways that affordability concerns can negatively impact care and treatment, and explores issues related to prescription drug coverage and pain management options.

Many cancer patients take multiple drugs as part of their treatment – often for many months or years. While drugs are not the only costly part of cancer treatment, finding ways to reduce these costs for patients and payers will significantly reduce the overall cost burden of cancer.