H.R.5178

Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act

Introduced·9/8/25

Amends Medicaid to enable State programs to provide coordinated care through health homes to individuals with sickle cell disease.

The Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to enable State Medicaid programs to provide comprehensive, coordinated care through a health home to individuals with sickle cell disease. This includes ensuring the provision of dental and vision services to eligible individuals with sickle cell disease who are enrolled in such health home. The Act also requires States to submit reports on the quality of health care, access to health care, and expenditures on health care by such individuals.

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History

Sep 8, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 8, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.