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Expanding Medicaid for Sickle Cell Treatment
This bill allows Tennessee's governor to expand Medicaid coverage specifically for people with sickle cell disease.
What This Bill Does
- Gives the governor permission to make Medicaid cover more people who have sickle cell disease.
- Requires that this expansion follows federal rules set by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
- Lets the governor talk with the federal government about how to run this part of Medicaid.
Who It Names or Affects
- People in Tennessee with sickle cell disease who need medical care.
- The state's Medicaid program, which helps pay for healthcare for low-income people.
Terms To Know
- Medicaid
- A government health insurance program that helps cover medical costs for certain people with limited income and resources.
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- A federal law in the United States that aims to increase healthcare access, quality, and affordability by regulating how much private insurers can charge and expanding Medicaid eligibility.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not specify exactly how many people will be covered or what specific treatments will be included.
- It is unclear when the governor might take action to expand Medicaid coverage for sickle cell disease.