Chief Patron: Adams D.
Sickle Cell Patient Assistance Program

Item 302 #4h

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Page 285, line 18, strike "$289,713,047" and insert "$290,113,047".
Page 285, line 18, strike "$291,021,732" and insert "$291,421,732".

Page 285, after line 38, insert:

"Out of this appropriation, $400,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to the Virginia Sickle Cell Awareness Program (VASCAP) to establish the Virginia Sickle Cell Patient Assistance Program.  The program will provide health insurance case management, premium assistance and cost sharing assistance to patients diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease who otherwise do not qualify for the Virginia Medicaid or state children's health insurance programs administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services.  The VASCAP shall contract with a Virginia community organization to administer the patient assistance program."