Bill > S2640

This bill aims to improve sickle cell care in Massachusetts. It establishes a Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease to coordinate services, create educational materials, and make recommendations to enhance access to care. The bill also creates a Sickle Cell Disease Detection and Education Program to promote screening, public education, and counseling services. Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Public Health to establish a system for reporting sickle cell disease cases and provides for data collection and research. Lastly, the bill directs the Division of Medical Assistance to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for Medicaid enrollees with sickle cell disease, including measures to improve identification, access to specialists, and care management.