118th Congress Health
H.R. 1672: Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Michael Burgess R-TXOriginal
- Barbara Lee D-CA
- Daniel Kildee D-MI
- Troy Carter D-LA
Who scored on this bill
- 1Danny Davis SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Danny Davis.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.