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August 13, 2026
Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 82% of Kansas voters believe all Americans, regardless of the type of health insurance they have, should have access to affordable cancer screening and treatment close to home. This attitude is also

July 27, 2026
Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has placed a billboard in Topeka to thank Congress for demonstrating a strong commitment to cancer prevention and cures. “I was diagnosed with cervical cancer shortly after the birth of my twin daughters,” said Anne Zajic, ACS

April 10, 2026
Kansas

TOPEKA, Kan. – “As lawmakers end the legislative session, volunteer advocates have worked to inform lawmakers about the importance of Medicaid as a cancer-fighting tool. This year, an estimated 16,680 Kansans will be diagnosed with cancer; we know having health insurance is the top indicator

October 1, 2025
Kansas

The State of Kansas and 18 other states challenged a policy from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that allows Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients (or “dreamers”) to access health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

State Contacts

Christina Cowart
Senior Grassroots Manager, Kansas
Megan Word
Kansas Government Relations Director
Michael DuPré
Associated Director, Regional Media Advocacy

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