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Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-5178| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (27)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act aims to enhance care for individuals with sickle cell disease by amending Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which governs Medicaid. This legislation enables State Medicaid programs to establish specialized health homes designed to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for eligible individuals with sickle cell disease, beginning January 1, 2026. A key provision mandates that these sickle cell disease-focused health homes must provide dental and vision services to enrolled individuals, regardless of whether the state typically offers these benefits to other Medicaid beneficiaries. States implementing these health homes will be required to submit detailed reports on the quality of care, access to services, and total healthcare expenditures for these patients within two years of implementation. Furthermore, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to publish best practices for designing and implementing these specialized health homes by June 30, 2026, based on clinical guidelines and expert consultation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6216
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7432
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1672
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
Feb 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-721
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6216
    Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7432
    Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1672
    Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act


  • February 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-721
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-721: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

USA119th CongressHR-5178| House 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act aims to enhance care for individuals with sickle cell disease by amending Title XIX of the Social Security Act, which governs Medicaid. This legislation enables State Medicaid programs to establish specialized health homes designed to provide comprehensive, coordinated care for eligible individuals with sickle cell disease, beginning January 1, 2026. A key provision mandates that these sickle cell disease-focused health homes must provide dental and vision services to enrolled individuals, regardless of whether the state typically offers these benefits to other Medicaid beneficiaries. States implementing these health homes will be required to submit detailed reports on the quality of care, access to services, and total healthcare expenditures for these patients within two years of implementation. Furthermore, the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to publish best practices for designing and implementing these specialized health homes by June 30, 2026, based on clinical guidelines and expert consultation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6216
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7432
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1672
Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
Feb 25, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-721
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 8, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6216
    Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7432
    Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1672
    Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act


  • February 25, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-721
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 8, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (27)
Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-721: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted