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This bill authorizes the governor of Tennessee to expand Medicaid eligibility specifically for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease, in alignment with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (commonly known as the ACA or Obamacare). The bill gives the governor the power to negotiate with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the specific terms of this targeted Medicaid expansion. Sickle cell disease is a serious inherited blood disorder that can cause significant health complications, and this legislation aims to provide dedicated medical coverage for patients with this condition. By focusing the Medicaid expansion solely on sickle cell treatment, the bill represents a narrow, specific approach to addressing healthcare access for a particular patient population. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by ensuring medical treatment for individuals with this challenging health condition.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0015&ga=114