“As someone with metastatic breast cancer, I know that this is a marathon, not a sprint. And, access to treatment is so important. Why should I have to wait up to 2 years for the benefits I already qualify for?” Anne, Virginia Advocate speaking about the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act VBCF volunteer…
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One of VBCF’s first advocacy events was a Mothers’ Day Rally at the General Assembly to urge legislators to focus more funding on screening and treatment for breast cancer. Our advocacy work has never stopped. VBCF hosts an annual State Breast Cancer Advocacy Day and organizes volunteer advocates to participate in national breast cancer lobby day.
Pictured above is our Zoom meeting with Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-9th) in 2020 “Travel” virtually to Capitol Hill with us! VBCF is preparing for another virtual NBCC Breast Cancer Lobby Day this year due to the ongoing pandemic. Our 2020 virtual lobby day was a big success with several of our meetings with US Representatives…
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The 2021 Virginia General Assembly session was extended by the Governor and concluded this past weekend. Thank you to all who took action on VBCF’s priority legislation during this unusual session! Here is a brief summary of where we landed: Paid Family and Medical Leave Delegate Hala Ayala’s bill (HB 2016) establishing a paid family…
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The Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation supports HB2016 to create a paid family and medical leave program so that Virginia workers do not have to struggle with financial stability when receiving treatment for cancer or other serious illnesses. Without access to paid medical leave, patients are faced with impossible choices during a time when they are…
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The 2021 Virginia General Assembly Session began on Wednesday, January 13th. This year’s “short session” is scheduled to last only 30 days, but recent reports suggest that Governor Northam may extend the session to 45 days. Due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic, much of the work during the session will be done virtually. Given these…
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VBCF volunteer advocates participated in the first-ever virtual National Breast Cancer Coalition (NBCC) Lobby Day on June 16th. Traveling virtually to Capitol Hill was certainly a different way to connect with Virginia’s elected officials, but it was a great experience! Luckily, there were few technical glitches and the group met with several Representatives and their…
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March 23rd marked ten years since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. The ACA was a game-changer for people with pre-existing conditions, including breast cancer patients and survivors, because it bars health insurance companies from denying coverage based on health status. The ACA also allowed for Medicaid expansion here…
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Last weekend, the Virginia General Assembly wrapped up its work on legislation for the 2020 session. Legislators will convene later this week for a final budget session, and again in April for the Governor’s veto session. We are happy to report that several of VBCF’s priority bills were passed this session! The list includes: Ending…
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