Sickle cell disease; feasibility of Medicaid benefit and Medicaid Health Homes, report.
Summary
Department of Medical Assistance Services; sickle cell disease; feasibility of Medicaid benefit and Medicaid Health Homes; report. Directs the Department of Medical Assistance Services to determine the feasibility of participating in an optional Medicaid benefit for sickle cell disease and establishing Medicaid Health Homes to coordinate care and provide treatment for individuals with sickle cell disease. The bill requires the Department to report its findings in its annual review of sickle cell disease treatment and submit such review to the Chairmen of the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Senate Committee on Education and Health and the Joint Commission on Health Care by November 15, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 3, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
7
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Appropriations
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
lower
Jan 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Health and Human Services and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 2-N)
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 16, 2026
Committee
Assigned sub: Social Services
lower
Jan 3, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Reid
DDemocratic
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