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February 5, 2024
Washington

Those who traveled to the Capitol will continue to work with legislators to change that and urge them to get biomarker access expanded in 2025. Eventual passage of this legislation will make sure more residents have insurance coverage that allows for easy access to precision medicine.

January 8, 2024
Washington

As Washington legislators convene for the new session, it is crucial for them to prioritize cancer patients and cancer care by assuring all residents have ready access to biomarker testing.

March 29, 2023
Washington

Both chambers of the legislature have released their respective budget proposals for the 2023-24 biennium. In response, Matt Helder, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Washington Government Relations Director, released the following statement:

January 9, 2023
Washington

OLYMPIA, WA. – As lawmakers dive into the 2023 legislative session, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) urges state lawmakers to prioritize legislation that ensures biomarker testing is appropriately covered by more insurance plans, including Apple Health, which will ease the burden of cancer on Washington residents.

State Contacts

Matt Helder
Government Relations Director
Shawn O'Neal
Regional Media Advocacy Manager
Audrey Miller-García
Regional Senior Manager - Grassroots Organizing - Washington

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