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Supreme Court Ruling Ensures Health Coverage for Women with...

Supreme Court Ruling Ensures Health Coverage for Women with Ovarian Cancer

June 28, 2012

The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance responded to today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act with a statement from Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President for Policy and External Affairs: “We are relieved that patient protections in the Affordable Care Act will remain in effect, thanks to today’s Supreme Court ruling. Women with ovarian cancer benefit … Continued

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Submits Comments to Govern...

Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Submits Comments to Government Regarding Ovarian Cancer Screening

May 1, 2012

Posted by Cara on May 1, 2012 The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance submitted the following comments in response to the United States Preventive Service Task Force request for comments on draft recommendations for ovarian cancer screening. The comments can be found as a pdf online. Comments to USPSTF re: Draft Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement Screening for Ovarian Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services … Continued

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: March 28 Arg...

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: March 28 Arguments

March 29, 2012

Yesterday’s arguments were divided into two sections: (1) can the requirement that most Americans carry insurance be separated from the rest of the law and (2) is the Medicaid expansion unconstitutional? The requirement that most Americans have insurance, also known as the individual mandate, may be found unconstitutional. If it is, the question then becomes … Continued

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: March 27 Arg...

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: March 27 Arguments

March 27, 2012

Today, the Supreme Court heard two hours of arguments about the constitutionality of the requirement in the health reform law that most people have insurance. According to the minimum coverage provision, also called the individual mandate, the majority of Americans will be required to have health insurance. Those who do not will have to pay … Continued

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: March 26 Arg...

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: March 26 Arguments

March 26, 2012

This morning the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments related to the timing of the health reform case. The Affordable Care Act includes a provision that requires most individuals to carry health insurance. Those who do not must pay a penalty. This provision takes effect in 2014; the first penalties would be assessed … Continued

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: What You Nee...

The Supreme Court and the Affordable Care Act: What You Need to Know

March 22, 2012

Next week, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments about the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), a.k.a. “health reform.” How the Supreme Court rules could affect women with ovarian cancer. On Monday, March 26, the court will hear arguments about the timing of the case. At issue … Continued