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Updates matching "Increasing and Protecting Access to Medicaid"

August 27, 2024
Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis . – A recent poll by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) shows 85% of Wisconsin voters view a candidate’s position on access to affordable, comprehensive health coverage as a vote-determining factor. The poll findings showed that Wisconsinites struggle with medical debt. In Wisconsin, 7

July 31, 2024
National

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) hosted a national premiere of the short film “ In Due Season ” on Wednesday night in Washington, D.C.

July 18, 2024
South Carolina

Newly released analysis forecasts significant economic growth within the first three years of Medicaid expansion

May 1, 2024
Kansas

Statement from American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Kansas Government Relations Director, Megan Word TOPEKA, Kan. – “As lawmakers close the legislative session, they have once again failed to expand KanCare, a policy that is overwhelmingly popular. For the 150,000 low-income Kansas adults and families in the

April 30, 2024
Mississippi, National

The following is a statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), the American Heart Association, the American Lung Association and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) in reaction to the Mississippi conference report released late Monday night that creates barriers through work requirements for people who need health insurance.

April 11, 2024
Idaho

The 2024 Idaho Legislature session ended this week and served as strong reminder of the success and popularity of Medicaid Expansion and the many benefits it provides to state residents and the growing confidence they have in the program.

March 29, 2024
Georgia

With the end of the 2024 Georgia legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is optimistic for the future of increasing access to health coverage in the Peach State and reinforces its commitment to this effort.

March 28, 2024
Mississippi

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is pleased to see strong support in the Senate for increasing access to health care to more hard-working Mississippians.

March 21, 2024
Georgia

ATLANTA, Georgia – March 21, 2024 – The Georgia Senate’s regulated industries committee failed to pass HB 1077 today in a tied vote. The bill would have cleared the way for a customized solution to closing the coverage gap in Georgia. PeachCare Plus would help nearly 450,000 Georgians access