Access to Health Care

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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Medicaid is under attack.

Nearly 80 million people in America rely on Medicaid for their health coverage, including millions of cancer patients. Sign the petition today urging Congress to oppose cuts to this lifesaving program.

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House Budget Cuts Would Deal Devastating Blow to Cancer Patients and Their Families

February 13, 2025

National

Today, the House Budget Committee began to mark up their budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025.

Congressional Budget Cuts to Medicaid would Harm Cancer Patients and Their Families

February 12, 2025

National

The Senate Budget Committee is scheduled to mark up its budget resolution this week, setting the stage for significant cuts in discretionary spending to offset the cost of the package.

Idaho H&W Committee Ignores Will of Voters, Gives Latest Medicaid Expansion Repeal Attempt ‘Do Pass’

February 12, 2025

Idaho

BOISE, Idaho –– Despite hundreds of Idaho voters testifying in opposition today, Idaho House Bill 138, which would effectively repeal voter-initiated Medicaid expansion, was given a “do pass” recommendation by the House Health & Welfare Committee. Advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network hope the voices of Idahoans

Prior Authorization Reform Gets ‘Do Pass’ From Senate Committee

February 12, 2025

North Dakota

BISMARCK, N.D. –– For the more than 4,500 North Dakotans who will be diagnosed with cancer in 2025, medical prior authorization can delay treatment, increase stress, and have a negative impact on their care . The Senate Industry and Business Committee of the North Dakota Legislature today took a significant

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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.

Take Action

Medicaid is under attack.

Latest Updates

House Budget Cuts Would Deal Devastating Blow to Cancer Patients and Their Families

Congressional Budget Cuts to Medicaid would Harm Cancer Patients and Their Families

Idaho H&W Committee Ignores Will of Voters, Gives Latest Medicaid Expansion Repeal Attempt ‘Do Pass’

Prior Authorization Reform Gets ‘Do Pass’ From Senate Committee