South Carolina Medicaid: Managing Sickle Cell Disease

Affecting an estimated 90,000 – 100,000 people in the United States, Sickle Cell Disease:

• Is an inherited red blood cell disorder that can block the flow of blood and oxygen to organs in the body
• Can cause repeated episodes of sudden mild or severe pain, organ damage, serious infections, or even stroke
• Can cause hands and feet to swell (called Hand-Foot Syndrome), long-term eye damage, and acute chest syndrome, which is similar to pneumonia
• Can result in flu, meningitis, and hepatitis, especially in infants and children

Humana Healthy Horizons^® in South Carolina members with Sickle Cell Disease:

• Can get additional services and care through our Care Management program
• Can speak with a Care Manager or enroll in our Care Management Program by:
  • Emailing SCMCDCareManagement@Humana.com
  • Calling 866-432-0001 (TTY: 711)

Learn what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends for people living with Sickle Cell Disease