Table 4.
Components of PPACA Benefitting Cancer Survivors
| Component |
| Elimination of annual and lifetime benefit caps |
| Elimination of copayments for select preventive services (eg, mammograms and colonoscopies) |
| Elimination of preexisting condition clauses for new insurance plans |
| Focus on delivery of high-quality coordinated care through ACOs, community health teams, and medical homes |
| Inclusion of screening and follow-up services included as part of the essential health benefits package |
| Limitations placed on allowable amounts of out-of-pocket spending |
Abbreviations: ACO, accountable care organization; PPACA, Patient Protection and Affordability Act.