Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 37 - MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH SERVICES
Subchapter D - NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM
Section 37.60 - Newborn Screening Program Benefits
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
In cooperation with the individual's physician or other health care practitioner and within the limits of funds budgeted by the department for this purpose, the program will provide benefits such as dietary supplements, medications, vitamins, low-protein foods, and follow-up care at no cost or reduced cost to individuals approved for program benefits who have a disorder detected through the program, and confirmed with appropriate diagnostic tests, that have been interpreted by a physician recognized by the department as a specialist in the applicable disorder(s) as referenced in § 37.53 of this title (relating to Disorders for Which Blood Specimen Screening is Performed), and/or CCHD, once the department has established rules covering that subject matter in a separate subchapter under this chapter. Program benefits also include coverage for confirmatory testing of individuals who have a presumptive disorder, from the list of disorders referenced in § 37.53 of this title. These program benefits will be prioritized among eligible individuals in the following order:
(1) children 0-2 years of age;
(2) children 3-5 years of age;
(3) children 6-21 years of age;
(4) pregnant women;
(5) women of child bearing age; and
(6) other adults.
