118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1672Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration project to improve outpatient clinical care for individuals with sickle cell disease.

Health
Introduced Mar 21, 2023
Last action Mar 31, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Mar 21, 2023
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Referred
Mar 31, 2023
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS 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 s...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
Mar 31, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.