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Protect Medicaid Expansion in Idaho

Video of idaho_supports_medicaid_in_our_words   In 2018 , Idahoans voted to expand access to affordable, quality health care. Since then, thousands of state residents have the peace of mind that comes with being able to get the care they need, when they need it. The ... our friends, neighbors, and communities in recent years. Through the tumultuous height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Idahoans could rely on stable health care when it was most needed. Everyday Idahoans are relying on their lawmakers to protect Medicaid expansion. Sign up to Host An Idaho ...

2024 Idaho Cancer Action Day

... event will bring together volunteers and survivors from across the state to talk with lawmakers about protecting Medicaid expansion.  Health coverage is a critical support for Idahoans and their families – those with chronic conditions, including cancer, as well as hardworking families who need regular preventative care, screenings, and treatment for all sorts. ACS CAN believes that all Idahoans deserve access to quality, affordable, health coverage, including those enrolled in Medicaid. No matter who you are, where you live, or how much you earn, our goal is to make sure that ...

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 ...

Senator Ballweg Receives Award for Championing Lifesaving Cancer Public Policy

... after giving birth, a policy that has overwhelming support in Wisconsin.     “Senator Ballweg has been a strong advocate for extending health care coverage for new moms. Improving cancer diagnosis and survivorship after a pregnancy is not just important to postpartum individuals, but to their babies and the entire family as we aim to protect the health of all Wisconsinites,” said Sara Sahli, ACS CAN Wisconsin government relations director. “Ensuring low-income individuals and families ...

Cancer Advocates Urge Legislators To Prioritize Cancer Fight, Fully Fund State Healthcare Budgets

... fight against cancer requires bold new public policies promoting cancer prevention, early detection and expanding access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Wyomingites affected by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. Providing individuals and families access to affordable, comprehensive health care coverage is critical in the fight against cancer. ACS CAN volunteers and advocates ask the Wyoming Legislature to appropriately fund ...

New Report Shows Medicaid Expansion would Provide Powerful Economic Stimulus for South Carolina

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA – New data from The George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health highlights how Medicaid expansion would boost health outcomes and strengthen the economy across all 46 counties in South Carolina. These findings are informed by an economic impact analysis ...   Among the new jobs created through Medicaid expansion, one third would be in business sectors outside of the health care industry. Job growth is projected to include more than 10,000 new jobs across industries such as construction, real estate, retail, ...

New Poll: Mississippi Republican Voters Want Medicaid Expansion in 2025

... of GOP voters say it’s important the House and Senate reach an agreement on Medicaid expansion in 2025. 57% of Republican primary voters view health care as unaffordable. Support for Medicaid expansion is growing among GOP primary voters, with a 10% net swing in support from February of 2024, ... (ACS CAN) urges lawmakers to listen to their constituents and expand Medicaid in the 2025 session, which began on January 7. “We know having health insurance is a significant determining factor to surviving cancer and studies show states that have increased Medicaid eligibility limits ...

Medicaid Expansion & The End of Continuous Coverage in Wyoming

... 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. 7,000  Wyomingites 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 Wyoming will have fewer options for ...

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 ...

Medicaid Expansion & The End of Continuous Coverage in Wisconsin

... 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. 49,000 Wisconsinites 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 Wisconsin will have fewer options for ...

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