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Kansas Cancer Survivors, Health Care Advocates and Black Nurses Host Medicaid Film Screening at State Capitol
... Medicaid. Governor Kelly gave opening remarks before the screening. The film highlights the experiences of three Black Americans caught in the health insurance coverage gap as well as experts who can speak to the history of racial bias in America’s health care system that continues to impact health disparities. The film depicts the urgent need for expanded access to health care. “Expanding Medicaid ...
New Poll: Overwhelming Majority of Kansans Support Medicaid Expansion
... Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows strong support among Kansas registered voters for increasing and protecting access to affordable health coverage, including 72% in favor of expanding KanCare, the state’s Medicaid program, and 46% who strongly support it. Support for ... and Republicans (56%) supporting expansion. The poll also found nearly 9 in 10 registered voters (87%) in Kansas say a candidate’s position on health care is important to them when deciding who to vote for, including 40% who say a candidate’s position is very important to them. Supermajorities ...
Medicaid Expansion & The End of Continuous Coverage in Kansas
... expansion? During the pandemic, Congress put in place continuous coverage protections to ensure that Medicaid enrollees were able to keep their health coverage without needing to re-enroll. These protections will end as soon as April 1st, 2023. States will begin reviewing the eligibility of ... and drop coverage for those who no longer qualify or do not provide updated information. 16,000 Kansans are now at risk of losing their health coverage and access to the care they need to get and stay healthy. The stakes are not the same throughout the country. Those living in Kansas will have fewer options for ...
Kansas Legislative Session Ends with Missed Opportunity to Expand KanCare
... coverage gap, they will have to wait for another legislative session for lawmakers to give them the chance to access affordable, comprehensive health care coverage. This year, an estimated 16,640 Kansans will be diagnosed with cancer. Studies show having health insurance is the top indicator of cancer survival. Kansas lawmakers must do better.” ### About ACS CAN The American Cancer ...
2023 Kansas Cancer Action Day
... our efforts to expand KanCare and advocate for additional legislation that may impact cancer prevention and delays to lifesaving treatments and care. The health and safety of all our guests and participants is our number one goal. Please see below for important details which will continue to be ... sick or have been recently exposed to someone who recently tested positive for COVID-19, you should stay home. People who have underlying health conditions or taking medications that weaken the immune system, should talk to their healthcare provider before attending large gatherings. ...