Policy Archive
Statement Sets the Record Straight on AHCA and HR 1313
May 2017 - Recent events related to proposed changes in health care and genetic privacy laws have spurred concern and uncertainty in the hereditary cancer community. Some media stories have disseminated inaccurate information, which has intensified people's unease. We prepared this briefing to dispel some of the misinformation and allay some of the fears that have been expressed by members of our community.
This statement aims to answer questions and clarify information regarding the Preserving Employee Wellness Programs Act (HR 1313), employer-based wellness programs, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA). It also explains where things stand with repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and clarifies what may be considered a pre-existing condition. We encourage you to share this with friends and family in the hereditary cancer community. Please check back regularly for updates as policies on these and other issues are considered.
News Briefs
02/25/2025 - Called on Congress to prioritize robust funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the FY2025 appropriations bill and to preserve protections against reimbursement cuts for NIH grantee Facilities and Administrative costs.
02/24/2025 - Joined hundreds of orgs in thanking lawmakers for advancing the availability of healthcare through telehealth and asking congressional leaders to establish permanent or long-term telehealth access.
01/30/2025 - Urged the President to recognize March 2025 as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and to light the White House blue to honor those we have lost and those fighting this disease.
Related Resources
- Informational GINA flyer
- Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act website provides an introduction to the GINA law and its health insurance and employment protections. It includes answers to common questions about GINA.
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