ASCP Supports Comprehensive Care for Individuals with Sickle Cell Disease

• ASCP supports bipartisan legislation that would provide comprehensive care for individuals with SCD 

ASCP recently supported our partners at the American Society of Hematology (ASH), and more than 70 other groups in urging the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health to include the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act (S. 721 / H.R. 5178) in an upcoming markup or hearing. 

ASCP is proud to collaborate with members of the Sickle Cell Disease Coalition to support this bipartisan legislation as it aims to ensure that individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) have better access to comprehensive, high-quality outpatient care, including recommended clinical, mental health, ancillary, and support services by allowing states to establish Medicaid Health Home programs with SCD as the single qualifying condition for eligibility.  

ASCP will continue to urge passage of this important legislation and update the membership on any developments as they arise.