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Help Keep Medication Affordable

In New York, a new insurance program called “copay accumulator” is resulting in major cost increases in cancer care. These programs leave patients completely unprepared to pay the up to thousands in additional out-of-pocket costs for their life-saving medication. Send a message today to lawmakers asking them to stop this unfair practice and help families afford the medication they need. 

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New York

The Future of Cancer Care Policy Forum 2020

Eliminating cancer relies as much on public policy as it does on scientific discovery and innovation. Join us on November 20th, 2020 for a special virtual policy forum where we will convene leaders from business, government, and research to learn more about the problem and what actions we can each take to make a change.

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New York

Please Preserve Funding for Cancer Screening and Tobacco Control Programs

We can’t afford to stop the fight against cancer – and that means making sure cancer screenings are widely available and protecting our kids from the tobacco industry. Please take a few minutes today to email Gov. Cuomo to preserve funding for these vital programs.

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New York State Lights of Hope Challenge!

August 6, 2020
New York

The New York State’s Lights of Hope challenge is on! We hope you have your page created and ready to share! Whoever raises the most money August 1 - August 14 will receive an ACS CAN branded item of their choice valued up to $50. Send e-mails, ask your friends,

The Use of Tobacco Coupons and Multi-Pack Discounts to End Tomorrow in New York State

June 30, 2020
New York

On July 1, 2020 new measues become law that will protect New Yorkers from some strategies of Big Tobacco that attract people to the dangerous addiction.

2020 Cancer Burden in New York State

June 19, 2020
New York

Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on cancer patients. From delays with accessing care to the financial burden, it has taken its toll. ACS CAN conducted two surveys to understand the actual impact the pandemic was having on cancer patients and survivors. Here in New York, our advocacy work continues.

Say NO to Copay Accumulators in New York State

June 15, 2020
New York

Access to care and keeping medication affordable is critical for cancer patients. It has been particularly difficult for patients in these challenging times. Insurance companies are making it even more trying with copay accumulator programs. These programs prevent patients from using a copay card or coupon to cover their out

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Rebecca Oechsner
Grassroots Manager
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518.275.1587
Julie Hart
Senior Government Relations Director, New York
[email protected]
518-505-7833
Marc Kaplan
Senior Regional Media Advocacy Manager
[email protected]
518-796-1038
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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.

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