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Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

USA118th CongressHR-1672| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2023
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (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
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 31, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-904: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
  • S 118-996: 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

USA118th CongressHR-1672| House 
| Updated: 3/31/2023
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
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Mar 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 21, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • March 31, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Danny K. Davis

Danny K. Davis

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (4)
Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-904: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
  • S 118-996: 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