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Wicozani: Bridging Health Care Gaps

This short documentary features Indigenous community members and health professionals from across South Dakota sharing experiences with Indian Health Service and emphasize how Medicaid expansion would mean more Native Americans could access the health care they need. Since the creation of this film, South Dakotans voted to expand Medicaid! This was a big step forward for South Dakota but it is ...

On the Edge: Health Care in Alabama

On the Edge: Health Care in Alabama” is a short film featuring community members and health professionals from across Alabama sharing their challenges and triumphs as they strive to take care of themselves, their families and their communities. Watch the trailer Watch the full film Meet the storytellers: Greene County Hospital Staff ...

Our thoughts on today's health care vote

... This was a tough loss today. But, it’s not over by a long shot. While the U.S. House of Representatives may have voted to change the current health law in ways that may be extremely harmful to cancer patients and survivors, the bill they passed still must get voted on in the U.S. ... everything you’ve done, and everything you’ll continue to do. Erin O'Neill Vice President, Grassroots Campaigns   Our thoughts on today's health care vote ...

Patient Protections in the Current Health Care Law

The current health care law provides people with critical protections that benefit cancer patients and survivors, as well as anyone who might one day be faced with a cancer diagnosis. ACS CAN is working to ensure any congressional action preserves these and other lifesaving provisions. Access to Health Insurance Coverage Enable young adults to stay on their parents' health plan until age 26. Ensure seniors have consistent prescription drug ...

Hope in the Heartland: Closing the Health Care Gap

Too many South Dakotans go without health care as families struggle to afford medical bills while the cost of food and housing rise. This short documentary explores how Medicaid would be a lifeline for residents caught in the health coverage gap. Since the creation of this film, South Dakotans voted to expand Medicaid! This was a big step forward for South Dakota but it ...

Call your U.S. Senator: Ask them to vote "NO" on the Senate health care bill

Call your U.S. Senator now!     The Senate health care bill and its amendments could be devastating for cancer patients and survivors, leading to skyrocketing insurance premiums, the reinstatement of annual and lifetime caps, or even denial of health coverage altogether.  Your Senator's name and phone number is below.  Please call that number and leave the below message.  (Of course, ...

Call your U.S. Senator: Ask them to vote "NO" on the Graham-Cassidy health care bill

... bill could allow insurers to: Charge cancer patients and survivors far higher rates to make coverage unaffordable Eliminate coverage for cancer care in their health plans Re-institute arbitrary caps on annual and lifetime coverage Your Senator's name and phone number is below.  Please call that number ... welcome to customize the message however you like.)   “ My name is [your name] and I’m from [city].  Under the Senate Graham-Cassidy health care bill, cancer patients and survivors will lose coverage and pay far more for the drugs and treatment they need.  Please vote NO on the ...

Call your U.S. Senator: Ask them to oppose the health care provision in the Senate's tax bill

... Budget Office estimates that this provision would: Lead to 13 million fewer Americans, including many cancer patients and survivors, having health coverage Increase premiums by an average of 10% Your Senator's name and phone number are below.  Please call that number and leave the ... welcome to customize the message however you like.)   “My name is [your name] and I’m from [city].  I’m calling to ask you to not repeal health care in the current tax bill. If this bill passes, 13 million people, including thousands of cancer patients, will lose their insurance and those ...

Call your U.S. Senator's local office and tell them: Don't repeal health care in the current tax bill

... estimates that repealing the individual mandate would: Lead to 13 million fewer Americans, including thousands of cancer patients, having health coverage Increase premiums by an average of 10% Your Senator's name and phone number are below.  Please call that number and leave the ... welcome to customize the message however you like.)   “My name is [your name] and I’m from [city].  I’m calling to ask you to not repeal health care in the current tax bill. If this bill passes, 13 million people, including thousands of cancer patients, will lose their insurance and those ...

Consumer Health Privacy Policy

... CAN”) values your trust, and we understand the importance of protecting your privacy. We want to make sure that you understand how your health information is collected and used by ACS CAN. This privacy statement (“Health Privacy Statement”) describes what health information we collect about you, including when and how we collect it; how we use it; with whom ... include your cancer story or health insurance status. Such information is optional but helps to show the true impact cancer and access to health care have on specific communities. Other Sources. We may receive your Health Information from other sources, including, but not limited to, our ...

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