Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
United States117th CongressHR-6216House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 10, 2021
Summary
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act This bill establishes and provides funds for a demonstration project for state Medicaid programs to improve outpatient care for individuals with sickle cell disease, with a focus on young adults and pregnant women. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must award planning grants to at least 10 states and must select between 5 and 10 states to participate in the project. Participating states must provide specified services and support for individuals with sickle cell disease, including multidisciplinary care teams, appropriate treatments, mental health services, and specialist services. The bill provides a 100% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for services provided through the project.
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Timeline
Latest companion bill action
S-3389: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care ActRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
House of Representatives
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
House of Representatives
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