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Extend Postpartum Medicaid for New Moms

Wisconsin is one of only two states that has not extended postpartum Medicaid coverage for new moms. We need to change this. The U.S. has the highest rate of maternal mortality. Loss of insurance during the postpartum period can prevent new moms from addressing health concerns like cancer.

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Wisconsinites Need BadgerCare Expansion

Thousands of Wisconsinites don't have access to affordable health coverage because lawmakers have yet to expand BadgerCare, our state's Medicaid program supporting hard working, low income individuals and families. 

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Patient Groups in Wisconsin Urge Passage of Senate Bill 23 to Extend Health Care Coverage for New Moms

February 6, 2025
Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis . – Just one month into the legislative session, patients from across Wisconsin, as well as the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the American Lung Association– two of Wisconsin’s leading patient advocacy organizations – are urging Wisconsin lawmakers to advance legislation that would extend

Health Care Access and Affordability Should be Top Priority for Wisconsin Lawmakers in 2025

January 13, 2025
Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis . – As Wisconsin lawmakers reconvene for the 2025 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) looks forward to working with them to prioritize legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Wisconsinites. This session, ACS CAN in Wisconsin will be prioritizing policies that

Deb Nevels Receives National Volunteer Award for Commitment to Cancer Advocacy 

December 20, 2024
Wisconsin

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Deb Nevels was awarded (ACT!) Lead of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her exceptional commitment to advocacy work and making cancer a national priority. Deb has been a leader in making the case to lawmakers at all levels to

State Representative Patrick Snyder Receives Award for Championing Public Policy Focused on Improving Quality of Life for People With Serious Illness Like Cancer

October 21, 2024
Wisconsin

Wausau, Wis. – State Representative Patrick Snyder received the State Representative of the Year award, one of the most prestigious awards presented by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), in recognition of his significant contributions to the fight against cancer in Wisconsin. Representative Snyder authored and

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Emily Hall
Grassroots Manager
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Sara Sahli
Wisconsin Government Relations Director
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Michael DuPré
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
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515.321.4031

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