North Carolina Press Releases
Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in North Carolina
North Carolina lawmakers have taken a critical step in efforts to reduce the cancer burden by introducing House Bill 567.
ACS CAN Applauds State Leaders for Commitment to Alleviate Medical Debt in North Carolina
Earlier today, Governor Cooper and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced that the state plans to relieve as much as $4 billion in medical debt for an estimated two million North Carolinians. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) joins patient advocates and public health organizations across the state in applauding this investment in North Carolina, its people and their health.
Advocates to Gather at General Assembly for Cancer Action Day
RALEIGH, N.C. – Around 50 cancer advocates, survivors, caregivers and their families from all over North Carolina will gather in Raleigh on Wednesday, May 1, to meet with lawmakers to ask them to support policies that reduce the burden of cancer in the Tar Heel State.
Medicaid expansion will prove extremely valuable in the fight against cancer
December 1 is a monumental day for North Carolina. The Tar Heel State should feel a sense of pride and relief for the nearly 600,000 North Carolinians who are now eligible for affordable health insurance through Medicaid.
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds December 1 as Monumental Day for North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. – November 30, 2023 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recognizes a monumental day for all North Carolinians for which they can take pride and have a sense of relief for the nearly 600,000 people who will now have access to affordable, qua
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network Applauds Legislature for Investment in Medicaid Expansion, Opposes Some Provisions
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina legislature passed the fiscal year 2023 biennium budget today that included $1 billion in additional funds for Medicaid expansion, allocated annually. The passage came after weeks of negotiations that have delayed implementation of Medicaid expansion.
Gov. Cooper Signs Bill to Expand Medicaid, Officially Making North Carolina 40th State to Take Such Lifesaving Action
RALEIGH, NC – March 27, 2022 – Today, Gov.
North Carolina Becomes 40th State to Expand Medicaid, In Swift Final Vote by House
RALEIGH, NC – March 23, 2022 – On the 13th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, the North Carolina legislature today – in a 87-24 vote – voted to expand Medicaid, making North Carolina the 40th state to i
Senate Passes Medicaid Expansion; Cancer Advocates Express Encouragement as Legislation Moves to Final House Vote
RALEIGH, NC – March 15, 2023 – Today, the Senate passed House Bill 76 to increase Medicaid eligibility, sending the bill back to the House for a final vote on the floor.