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Updates matching "Increasing and Protecting Access to Medicaid"

April 9, 2025
National

This week, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on a budget resolution that could lead to devastating cuts to Medicaid.

April 8, 2025
Indiana

Today, the Indiana House passed out legislation that will add barriers to Indiana’s Medicaid program, including work requirements, adding layers of administrative red tape and burdensome eligibility checks. That’s not acceptable for the 42,150 Hoosiers who will be diagnosed with cancer this year.

April 3, 2025
Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi legislature wrapped its 2025 session today, leaving Mississippians once again vulnerable and without a solution to the health care coverage crisis. In response, Mississippi Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Kimberly Hughes released the following statement: “We

April 2, 2025
National

Ahead of an expected vote on a budget resolution, ACS CAN is urging Senators to oppose legislation that would make cuts to Medicaid.

March 28, 2025
Kentucky

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) was disappointed to see the legislature overturn the governor’s veto of legislation that will limit access to Medicaid.

March 11, 2025
Idaho

BOISE, Idaho –– The Idaho Senate today ignored the clear will of its constituents and passed House Bill 345, which would strip health care from thousands of hard-working Idahoans and make significant, damaging changes to voter-initiated Medicaid expansion. Policies like work-reporting requirements, increasing out-of-pocket health costs for low-income people and

February 24, 2025
Idaho

BOISE, Idaho –– Despite the undeniable voices of Idahoans and clear will of voters and advocates testifying against Idaho House Bill 138, the effective repeal of Medicaid expansion moves into senate consideration this week after passing the Idaho House on a thin margin despite bi-partisan opposition. The bill would strip

February 24, 2025
Alabama

MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- On Tuesday, February 25 , Cover Alabama and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) will host Medicaid Expansion Advocacy Day at the Alabama State House to urge action on Medicaid expansion. This event will

February 13, 2025
National

Today, the House Budget Committee began to mark up their budget resolution for Fiscal Year 2025.