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New CBO Score Projects 14 Million Americans Will Lose Health Coverage in 2018 Under House-Passed Health Care Bill

May 24, 2017
National

Today the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) issued its updated assessment of the House-passed American Health Care Act (AHCA) – estimating the number of Americans who would likely lose health insurance as compared to current law, as well as the possible cost changes for those who maintain coverage.

House Passed Health Bill Risks Pricing Cancer Patients, Survivors Out of Insurance Market

May 4, 2017

Today the House of Representatives passed a health care bill that could leave cancer patients, survivors and those at risk for the disease unable to access or keep quality health insurance.

Walla Walla Union Bulletin - Letter to the Editor: American Health Care Act

May 4, 2017
Washington

The following letter to the editor was published in the Walla Walla Union Bulletin regarding the American Health Care Act. By: Kimberly Porter May 4, 2017 From the start of this health care debate a promise has been repeated: Discriminating against people with a pre-existing condition will not be allowed.

KIRO 7 Interview - American Health Care Act

May 4, 2017
Washington

ACS CAN Washington State Lead Ambassador spoke with KIRO 7 regarding the American Health Care Act's impact on cancer patients and their families. (Click the link to view the video) By: Essex Porter May 4, 2017 President Donald Trump celebrated after House Republicans repealed the Affordable Care

Advocates pen reminder to Speaker Paul Ryan, published in local paper

May 3, 2017
Wisconsin

ACS CAN volunteers David and Kari Reilly shared with us a letter they submitted to the Janesville Gazette newspaper, describing the importance of reliable health insurance for their family. It reads: "Insurance coverage and patient protections are crucial to our family. David was diagnosed with and treated for cancer 20

Op-Ed by ACS CAN President Published In Capitol Hill Newspaper

April 26, 2017

As part of our ongoing campaign to ensure any changes to the current health care law protect the needs of cancer patients and survivors, ACS CAN continues to help Congress see the issues through the lens of people impacted by cancer. As part of this effort, ACS CAN President Chris

ACS CAN Volunteer Featured in New York Times article

April 21, 2017

ACS CAN volunteer Stretch Tuemmler was there to tell his story. He wanted to be sure Maine Senator Susan Collins understood the impact of the health care debate on cancer patients like him. He didn't expect to be featured in a New York Times article covering the event. Read

AHCA Amendment Would Undermine Access to Coverage for Cancer Patients

April 20, 2017

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) President Chris Hansen sent a letter to U.S. House leadership this evening expressing concerns about the potential impact of a proposed amendment to the American Health Care Act (AHCA).

Marketplace Health Insurance Changes Likely to Impede Patients’ Access to Insurance; Increase Consumer Costs

April 13, 2017
National

A rule change intended to help stabilize insurance markets created by the Affordable Care Act, restricts patients’ access to special enrollment periods, reduces the number of Essential Community Providers and lessens the actuarial value of some insurance plans sold in the marketplace—leaving patients vulnerable to higher out-of-pocket costs