Wednesday, July 16, 2014

July Webinars from the GW Cancer Institute


Effects of the Affordable Care Act Among Cancer Survivors: Expanded Insurance Options and Other Potential Impacts

July 24, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. ET

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) represents the most dramatic expansion of health insurance for vulnerable Americans since implementation of the Medicaid and Medicare programs in the 1960s. The legislation and accompanying regulations are complex, as they are designed to address a variety of gaps in coverage while working within existing structures for providing health insurance.  Some aspects of the ACA are specifically designed to address barriers to coverage for individuals with health problems such as cancer that may keep them out of the labor force or otherwise limit access to private insurance. This session will provide an overview of key components of the ACA and how they provide expanded insurance options for cancer survivors, as well as other potential impacts on out-of-pocket burdens, access to specialty providers and therapies, and enrollment in clinical trials. Register today.

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