Massachusetts H4554 aims to improve sickle cell disease care.

Massachusetts H4554 establishes a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease to oversee a comprehensive sickle cell disease detection and education program. The program includes public education campaigns, grants for community-based organizations, and partnerships with schools. The bill mandates coverage for standard fertility preservation services for individuals undergoing treatments that may cause infertility. It also requires the creation of a sickle cell disease registry and annual reports on disease trends and access to care.

Massachusetts H4554 aims to improve sickle cell disease care.

Massachusetts H4554 establishes a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease to oversee a comprehensive sickle cell disease detection and education program. The program includes public education campaigns, grants for community-based organizations, and partnerships with schools. The bill mandates coverage for standard fertility preservation services for individuals undergoing treatments that may cause infertility. It also requires the creation of a sickle cell disease registry and annual reports on disease trends and access to care.