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Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

USA117th CongressHR-6216| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2021
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3389
Introduced in Senate
  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3389
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-3389: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
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Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

USA117th CongressHR-6216| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2021
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
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Dec 10, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-3389
Introduced in Senate
  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • December 10, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-3389
    Introduced in Senate
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-3389: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Blood and blood diseasesCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHereditary and development disordersHome and outpatient careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMinority health