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Join ACS CAN in calling on Connecticut lawmakers to require appropriate coverage of biomarker testing for public and private insurance plans.

Latest Updates

May 30, 2024
Connecticut

Gov. Ned Lamont has signed into law S.B. 307 An Act Concerning Medicaid Coverage of Biomarker Testing . This legislation will increase Connecticut Medicaid (HUSKY Health) coverage of biomarker testing, a form of precision medicine that enables patients to receive treatments personalized to their specific disease.

February 29, 2024
Connecticut

Cancer Advocates Urge Elected Officials to Ensure Connecticuters Have Better Access to Personalized Care

February 8, 2024
Connecticut

HARTFORD, CT – This year, in Connecticut, 23,550 people will hear the words, “You have cancer,” and 6,440 will lose their lives to cancer. Yesterday, Gov. Ned Lamont gave his annual state budget address, proposing slashing funding to life-saving cancer prevention and control programs, including suspension of tobacco control

March 9, 2023
Connecticut

Advocates lobby against Lamont’s prposed cut to funding to lifesaving tobacco control program.

State Contacts

Nicole Neifeld
Grassroots Manager
Bryte Johnson
Director Government Relations and Advocacy
Amber Herting
Associate Director, Media Advocacy

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