KS HB2399

Establishes an advance universal newborn screening program administered by the Secretary of Health and Environment, who gains authority to specify which conditions are included in screening tests beyond the previously fixed list of hypothyroidism, galactosemia, and phenylketonuria.

Removes the $5,000,000 annual cap that was limited to fiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026 for transfers to the Kansas newborn screening fund, allowing continued funding beyond 2026.

Provides treatment product reimbursement on a sliding scale: 100% coverage for Medicaid-eligible families, 50-100% for families below 300% of the federal poverty level, and up to 50% for families above 300% of the federal poverty level.

Requires initial laboratory screening tests for all infants born in the state to be performed by the Department of Health and Environment or its designee at no charge.

Mandates physicians to report diagnosed cases of conditions identified by the secretary to the Department of Health and Environment, with the department maintaining a registry to support early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disability.