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Georgia passes Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act, expanding Medicaid coverage

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Georgia has passed the Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act, requiring annual reviews of Medicaid coverage for sickle cell disease treatments and services. This legislation, signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp, follows similar laws in Louisiana, Virginia, and Tennessee. While federal funding exists for research and treatment, it doesn't guarantee nationwide access or mandate state Medicaid program updates for new therapies. The act aims to ensure that medical breakthroughs for sickle cell disease translate into better real-world outcomes for patients. AI

RANK_REASON State-level legislative action on healthcare policy for a specific disease. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Audrey Boone Tillman ·

    Aflac general counsel: Georgia lawmakers took a crucial step forward on sickle cell disease – but there’s more work to be done

    A new Georgia law requires Medicaid to keep pace with sickle cell treatments. With World Sickle Cell Day on June 19, here's why every state needs to act now.

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