Lisa A. Lacasse, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), shared a post on LinkedIn:
”The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) remains deeply concerned by the latest guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on how states must implement Medicaid work requirements.
Health insurance coverage is one of the most significant factors in whether someone survives a cancer diagnosis. For the millions of people who rely on Medicaid, disruptions in coverage can mean significant delays in critical care.
That’s what makes this moment so urgent. Our very own Jennifer Singleterry Hoque, Associate Principal, Policy, said this in a recent CNN story by Tami Luhby:
‘Because of these requirements, an individual fighting for their life in active cancer treatment will now also have to climb what, for some, will be insurmountable obstacles to get or maintain coverage… If they aren’t able to get through the system fast enough, they’ll show up to chemo or show up for cancer surgery and find out they don’t have the coverage they need. Their lifesaving treatment will be taken from them.’
This news coverage shines a light on what’s at stake for patients and their families.
CNN.
Politico.”
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