SB 67

Abstract

Amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to provide all newborns with screening tests for the presence of metachromatic leukodystrophy. Requires the testing to begin within 6 months following the occurrence of specified milestones. Allows the Department to require payment of an additional fee for the provision of metachromatic leukodystrophy screening tests. Contains other provisions. Senate Floor Amendment No. 1 Adds reference to: 305 ILCS 5/5-5 from Ch. 23, par. 5-5 Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Provides that notwithstanding specified provisions, the medical assistance program shall, subject to appropriation and federal approval, reimburse hospitals for costs associated with a newborn screening test for the presence of metachromatic leukodystrophy at a rate not less than the fee charged by the Department of Public Health. Provides that the Department of Healthcare and Family Services shall seek federal approval before the implementation of the newborn screening test fees by the Department of Public Health.