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SENATE 996118th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Last Action
3/28/2023

Actions

  • 2023-03-28Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2023-03-28Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2023-03-28 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (3)

  • Tim Scott (R-SC)
  • Debbie Stabenow (D-MI)
  • Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
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