Roughly 50 cancer patients and advocates from across the Hoosier State will gather at the Statehouse for Cancer Action Day this Wednesday.
The American Cancer Society and Blood Cancer United volunteers will urge lawmakers to prioritize passing legislation to prevent patients from incurring medical debt and ease the burden of medical debt on Hoosiers.
Heather Almager, a breast cancer survivor who had health insurance while undergoing fertility and breast cancer treatments, but still found herself in $75,000+ of medical debt, will speak along with Allie Kast Gregg, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network government relations director.
The spokespeople will highlight the urgent need to pass legislation to address medical debt, which would bring long-overdue relief to patients whose suffering is twofold—first from illness, then from the lasting financial harm that follows. By increasing access to financial assistance and limiting the use of harmful collection practices, we can begin to reduce the often unending negative consequences associated with disease, enabling patients to breathe easier and prioritize their health without fear of long-term financial harm, said Michelle Zimmerman, Associate Director of the American Cancer Society.
Martin looks to bring experience to Parke County Commissioner District 2 Seat
Penny-rounding for retailers
No intentional wrongdoing alleged in crash blamed for death of US Rep. Baird’s wife
Hoover looks to turn Parke County Commissioner District 2 seat Blue
Indiana earns top credit rating from major agency
Fairview Park receives OCRA grant to rehab water system
Daytime flagging operations to impact U.S. 41 for tree clearing for a future project
Rosedale man charged with child molesting, soliciting
Red Cross seeks donations to curb severe blood shortage
Greencastle - Parke Heritage again, South Putnam vs Southmont on GIANT fm Sports
Bill to increase access to veterinarians signed into law
INDOT implements new roadway worker safety initiative: Project Greenlight
Southwest Parke schools synchronous e-learning on Wednesday
Chase Edward Bennett, 17, of Hillsdale
Riverton Parke student-athlete dies in automobile crash
USDA announces enrollment period for Farmer Bridge Payments
