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 37.61 - Eligibility Requirements for the Newborn Screening Program Benefits
Universal Citation: 25 TX Admin Code ยง 37.61
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) Except as otherwise provided for in this subchapter, to be eligible to receive the benefits from the program referenced in § 37.60 of this title (relating to Newborn Screening Program Benefits), an individual must:
(1) have an abnormal screening result
(pending confirmation of diagnosis), or a confirmed diagnosis of a disorder
screened by the program 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;
(2) be a bona fide resident of the
state;
(3) have a family income
that is at or below 350% of the federal poverty income guidelines;
(4) if required, make financial participation
payments in a timely manner;
(5) as
directed by the program, provide current medical, financial, and residency
information and/or documentation in a timely manner; and
(6) have a parent, managing conservator, or
legal guardian agree to abide by the requirements in this subchapter if the
individual is a minor.
(b) An individual is not eligible to receive the benefits described in § 37.60 of this title if the individual or the parent, managing conservator, or legal guardian is eligible for some other benefit, such as Medicaid, CSHCN Services Program, CHIP, or private insurance, that would pay for all or part of the services in question.
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