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Improves Care for Sickle Cell Patients
Recent Bills/Improves Care for Sickle Cell Patients

Improves Care for Sickle Cell Patients

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Introduced1 year ago
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Why This Matters

This bill establishes a program to improve outpatient care for individuals with sickle cell disease by allowing states to provide specialized health services.

If you have sickle cell disease, this bill ensures you receive better outpatient care and additional services starting in 2026.
Who this affects
Individuals with sickle cell disease · Families of affected individuals
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill creates a program to enhance outpatient care for people with sickle cell disease starting in 2026.
  2. 2States can offer specialized health home services to individuals with sickle cell disease.
  3. 3The program will include dental and vision services for enrolled patients, regardless of other Medicaid rules.
  4. 4States must report on healthcare quality, access, and costs for sickle cell patients every two years.
  5. 5Best practices for treating sickle cell disease will be shared publicly to improve care nationwide.
Read the detailed summary

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act This bill allows state Medicaid programs to establish health homes to provide coordinated care for individuals with sickle-cell disease. (Under current law, state Medicaid programs may establish health homes to provide coordinated care for individuals with specified chronic conditions.) States must ensure that such care includes dental and vision services. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must issue best practices for states on how to design and implement such health homes.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 24, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Donald Trump
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