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Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

USA117th CongressS-3389| Senate 
| Updated: 12/14/2021
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance 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 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6216
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • December 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6216
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 14, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6216: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
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

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

USA117th CongressS-3389| Senate 
| Updated: 12/14/2021
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 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6216
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Dec 14, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • December 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6216
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 14, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 14, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (5)
Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6216: 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