S 5097 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

This bill expands Medicaid health home services to specifically include individuals with sickle cell disease, starting January 1, 2025. It requires states to provide mandatory dental and vision services to these patients under special Medicaid plans, regardless of whether the state offers such services to other Medicaid enrollees. States must also report annually on care quality, access, and costs for this population. The bill provides federal guidance on best practices for implementing these specialized plans, based on medical guidelines and patient input. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries diagnosed with sickle cell disease who are already eligible for state Medicaid coverage.
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Introduced Sep 18, 2024 Last action Sep 18, 2024
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