chapter 2024-164. Approved 5/10/2024. Congenital Cytomegalovirus Screenings.
Posted 11 months ago by Ellarea Farwell in Legislative Updates
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- Congenital CMV Screenings: The act mandates certain hospitals in Florida to administer screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) for newborns under specific conditions1.
- Screening Timeframe: Screenings must be initiated within 21 days of age or before discharge, whichever is earlier, especially for newborns who fail initial hearing screenings or are admitted for intensive care23.
- Medicaid Coverage: The act ensures that the initial CMV screening, hearing screening, and any necessary follow-up evaluations leading to diagnosis are covered benefits under Medicaid4.
- Referral and Follow-Up: Newborns diagnosed with CMV must be referred to a primary care physician for treatment and to the Children’s Medical Services Early Intervention Program for evaluation and monitoring5.