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Committee hears sickle cell review bill, holds HB 334 to consult with Medicaid (DCH)
Summary
House Bill 334, which would require Georgia Medicaid to review coverage of sickle cell medications and services annually, was presented and received broad support but was held so the sponsor and staff can consult the Department of Community Health before the committee advances the measure.
Representative (speaker 14) presented House Bill 334 (LC570194), a bill directing Georgia Medicaid to conduct an annual review of medications, services and treatments available for people with sickle cell disease to determine adequacy of coverage and recommend potential additions.
The sponsor said about 10,000 Georgians are affected by sickle cell and noted Tennessee and about 17 other states have…
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