Series 64-91-7 - Screening Fee Schedule

7.1. Thebureau may bill the birthing facility or individual attending the birth for services provided for each newborn screen consistent with prevailing health insurance reimbursement rates for newborn screening to cover the administrative, laboratory, and follow-up costs associated with the performance of screening tests required by this rule.

7.2. No newborn may be denied testing required by this rule because of inability of the newborn's parents or legal guardian to pay the prescribed fee.

7.3. The bureau will periodically review the newborn screening program to determine the efficacy and cost-effectiveness of the program and determine whether adjustments to the program are necessary to protect the health and welfare of this state's newborns, and to maximize the number of newborn screenings that may be conducted with the funding available for the screenings.

7.4. The bureau shall prepare an annual report to be submitted to the legislature, and to be made available to any interested party, that will include actual expenses incurred and revenue generated by the newborn screening system each year.

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