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Cancer Group Letter: Congress Should Act on Access to Care Legislation During COVID-19 Pandemic

April 17, 2020

Dozens of cancer groups called on Congress to take action to help cancer patients gain, maintain and afford health coverage during the ongoing pandemic.

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Insurance Disruptions & the Cost of COVID-19

November 3, 2020

The upheaval to the U.S. economy caused by the pandemic has resulted in many Americans losing their jobs and their employer-provided health insurance. Mid-year coverage disruptions are costly because cancer patients like Franklin who have already met their deductible and maximums near the beginning of the year must pay another deductible and reach their new maximum out-of-pocket amount when they start their new insurance plan.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Ongoing Impact on the Cancer Community: May 2020

May 28, 2020

As the COVID-19 crisis continues, the impact on cancer patients and survivors has further increased.  This follow-up to our April Survivor Views survey shows how the pandemic is affecting cancer survivors’ access the health care, financial stability, and well-being.

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