Blog Categories: Insurance

The High-Risk Insurance Pool, part of the Affordable Care Act, is raising costs for enrollees.  The popular program, implemented in Ohio and funded by the federal government, provides insurance coverage for those who have been denied health insurance coverage because of pre-existing conditions.   It's become a lifeline for breast cancer survivors who aren't eligible for Medicaid or Medicare and can't get insurance because of their cancer history.

Access to affordable, quality health care is one of the most critical components in helping end breast cancer.  It's been a top priority of both Northern Ohio Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (NOBCC) and National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) for the last several years.

We join NBCC in applauding today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  The Act, when fully enacted will improve access to affordable care, protect the rights of patients and improve the quality of cancer care across the U.S.