Establishes a universal newborn screening program in Kansas for treatable disorders and provides reimbursement for certain treatment services.
The bill establishes an advance universal newborn screening program in Kansas, administered by the secretary of health and environment. It mandates screening tests for congenital hypothyroidism, galactosemia, phenylketonuria, and other genetic diseases. The program includes an educational initiative for healthcare providers and the public, follow-up services for infants with abnormal test results, and reimbursement for medically necessary treatment products.
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