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Every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care. From cancer screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies to the latest breakthroughs in treatment, everyone should have access to the care that could prevent cancer and save their life.  In addition, ensuring that low-income working families have access to affordable health insurance is proven to reduce overall health care costs. 

We are working in every state and in Congress to expand health care options and protect existing laws that help patients get true access to the care they need. 

People without health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer at a late stage, when the disease is harder to treat, more costly and more difficult to survive.

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Debt Ceiling Deal Passes Without Medicaid Work Requirements; Cancer Advocates Urge Congress to Prioritize Cancer Research Funding in FY24 Bill

June 1, 2023
National

Tonight, the Senate passed a debt ceiling deal (HR 3746) by a 63-36 vote and it now heads to the President for his signature.

Senate Passes Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Care for Rhode Islanders

May 31, 2023
Rhode Island

Earlier this evening, the Rhode Island Senate voted in unanimous support of Senate Bill S799. This legislation would ensure Rhode Islanders receive the total value of prescription drug assistance available to them, improving affordable access to care for many with prescription drug needs

President Biden and Congress Reject Work Requirements in Debt Deal; Caps Should Not Lead to Cancer Research Cuts

May 29, 2023
National

President Joe Biden and U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced a deal Saturday ahead of the looming debt ceiling deadline.

Rep. Manchester Files Legislation Aimed at Improving Access to Care for Ohioans

May 23, 2023
Ohio

Rep. Susan Manchester reintroduced legislation that passed the House unanimously during the last session.

Access to Health Care Resources

Medicaid Work or Community Engagement Requirements Could Harm People with Cancer and Cancer Survivors

April 25, 2023

ACS CAN strongly opposes any attempt by the federal government or states to condition Medicaid coverage on work or community engagement.

Medicaid Funding Caps are a Barrier to Care for Cancer Patients & Survivors

April 17, 2023

ACS CAN opposes per capita caps, block grants, and other capped funding structures for the Medicaid program, as they endanger access to care.

Survivor Views: Open Enrollment

February 16, 2023

Cancer patients and survivors must balance reducing their health care costs with ensuring they have comprehensive coverage of services, treatments, and care providers.