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KS SB126
Bill
Status
4/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health and Human Services
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AI Summary
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Establishes an advance universal newborn screening program administered by the Secretary of Health and Environment, who will determine which treatable conditions are included in screening tests, replacing the previous fixed list of specific genetic diseases
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Extends the $5,000,000 annual cap on transfers to the Kansas Newborn Screening Fund through fiscal year 2026, with the Secretary authorized to adopt rules for treatment product reimbursement eligibility
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Increases base state financial assistance to local health departments from $7,000 to $12,000 per department upon application
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Raises the maximum annual hospital provider assessment rate from 3% to 6% of net inpatient and outpatient operating revenue, with the Healthcare Access Improvement Panel determining the actual rate
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Expands hospital assessment exemptions to include critical access hospitals and rural emergency hospitals with revenues below thresholds set by the Healthcare Access Improvement Panel, and changes assessment payment due dates from June 30/December 31 to May 30/November 30
Legislative Description
House Sub for SB 126 - Establishing an advance universal newborn screening program, providing for the reimbursement of certain treatment services and extending the transfer of moneys to the Kansas newborn screening fund, increasing state financial assistance for local health departments under certain circumstances and increasing the annual assessment rate on hospital providers.
Last Action
Senate Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 8, 2025
4/10/2025