(a) The Department may, in consultation with the Statewide Steering Committee on Sickle Cell Disease, provide services relating to sickle cell disease, including:
(1) Educational programs on sickle cell disease for individuals affected by the disease, including:
(i) Individuals with sickle cell disease;
(ii) Families of individuals with sickle cell disease;
(iii) Caregivers of individuals with sickle cell disease;
(iv) Employees at primary and secondary schools; and
(v) Health care providers;
(2) Social services support to individuals with sickle cell disease, including support from social workers and community health workers to provide information on services that may be available to the individual;
(3) Testing;
(4) Genetic counseling;
(5) Assistance with any available reimbursement for medical expenses related to sickle cell disease;
(6) Education and counseling services after the receipt of sickle cell trait test results from the State's Newborn Screening Program; and
(7) Any other programs or services that are necessary to decrease the use of acute care services by individuals who have sickle cell disease.
Services provided through community-based organizations
(b) The Department shall provide the services in subsection (a) of this section through community-based organizations to the extent practicable.
Credits
Added by Acts 2019, c. 452, § 1, eff. June 1, 2019. Amended by Acts 2022, c. 279, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 280, § 1, eff. July 1, 2022.
MD Code, Health - General, § 18-507, MD HEALTH GEN § 18-507
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
