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January 25, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. January 25, 2013 The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) today filed comments with the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury (the Departments) on the proposed rule, Incentives for Nondiscriminatory Wellness Programs in Group Health Plans, of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

January 22, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 23, 2013 Public opinion pollingŒ released today by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows that registered voters in key states want their state to accept federal funds that are available to broaden access to health coverage through Medicaid, a move that

January 18, 2013
Maine

State Exchanges The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that eight more states received conditional approval to operate a health insurance exchange. Of the eight, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont and Utah will run state-based exchanges, while Arkansas will run a partnership exchange.

January 18, 2013
Maine

Policy Update Proposed Rule Medicaid, CHIP and State Based Health Exchange Coordination Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans will gain access to affordable health coverage through health insurance exchanges and improvements in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To provide a seamless experience

January 18, 2013
Maine

As noted in an earlier communication, Congress passed a measure on New Year's Day to temporarily avert the most immediate consequences of the so-called "fiscal cliff." We are pleased that federal funding for cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection programs, and key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) important to cancer patients, as well as federal support for Medicare and Medicaid coverage that is vital to many people with cancer, have been spared for now, and we will work to ensure that the voices of people with cancer and their families are heard as the debate continues.

January 18, 2013
Massachusetts

State Exchanges The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that eight more states received conditional approval to operate a health insurance exchange. Of the eight, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont and Utah will run state-based exchanges, while Arkansas will run a partnership exchange. This means

January 18, 2013
Massachusetts

Policy Update Proposed Rule Medicaid, CHIP and State Based Health Exchange Coordination Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans will gain access to affordable health coverage through health insurance exchanges and improvements in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). To provide a seamless experience

January 18, 2013
Massachusetts

Federal Update As noted in an earlier communication, Congress passed a measure on New Year's Day to temporarily avert the most immediate consequences of the so-called "fiscal cliff." We are pleased that federal funding for cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection programs, and key provisions of the Affordable

January 18, 2013
Vermont

State Exchanges The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that eight more states received conditional approval to operate a health insurance exchange. Of the eight, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Vermont and Utah will run state-based exchanges, while Arkansas will run a partnership exchange.