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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If you might lose health care coverage, your story can help.

Congress recently passed a bill that will result in almost 12 million people in America losing access to their health insurance. Share your story and how possibly losing health care coverage would impact you.

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Washington Lawmakers Missed Opportunity to Protect Access to Cancer Prevention, Detection Resources  

April 27, 2026

Washington

OLYMPIA, Wash. – – Washington residents continue to face soaring health insurance costs and hundreds of thousands are at risk of losing life-saving coverage this year following changes to Medicaid. The Washington Legislature didn’t do enough to help that situation in its 2026 session and too many in the state

Sen. Chang Files Legislation to Ensure All Copays Count: Advocates Applaud Efforts to End Copay Accumulator Policies

April 23, 2026

Michigan

Sen. Stephanie Chang introduced legislation that would address insurance companies' copay accumulator adjustment programs and ensure Michiganders receive the total value of prescription drug assistance to afford their treatments, improving access to care for Michiganders.

North Carolinians’ Health on the Line in New Medicaid Bill

April 22, 2026

North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina General Assembly is considering a Medicaid bill with unnecessary risks that could be life-threatening for North Carolinians. The bill creates a worst-case scenario for the implementation of the Medicaid cost-sharing and work requirements from the federal “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed in

Iowa Legislators Restrict Access to HPV Vaccine that Prevents Cancer

April 14, 2026

Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – “Iowa has the 2nd highest cancer rates in the country, and our cancer incidence continues to rise year over year. The state legislature’s vote to restrict access to the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for minors will make our cancer crisis worse. Childhood vaccinations are a powerful