Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Kansas Government Relations Director, Megan Word
TOPEKA, Kan. – “As lawmakers close the legislative session, they have once again failed to expand KanCare, a policy that is overwhelmingly popular. For the 150,000 low-income Kansas adults and families in the coverage gap, they will have to wait for another legislative session for lawmakers to give them the chance to access affordable, comprehensive health care coverage. This year, an estimated 16,640 Kansans will be diagnosed with cancer. Studies show having health insurance is the top indicator of cancer survival. Kansas lawmakers must do better.”
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About ACS CAN
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.