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This bill makes several key changes to laboratory testing for newborn infants in Nevada. It authorizes the State Public Health Laboratory to charge a fee of up to $150 (or the Medicaid reimbursement rate, whichever is less) for examinations and tests to detect preventable or inheritable disorders in infants, effective January 1, 2026. The bill removes the previous requirement for the laboratory to hold a public hearing before increasing fees. Additionally, it mandates that Medicaid must reimburse these specific examinations and tests separately from other labor and delivery or newborn care services. The bill requires the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services to request a Medicaid reimbursement rate (starting at $122 before January 1, 2026, and potentially increasing to $150 after that date) and to work with federal authorities to secure appropriate funding and approvals. These changes aim to ensure comprehensive newborn screening while providing clear guidelines for laboratory fees and Medicaid reimbursement, with a phased implementation beginning in July 2025 and fully taking effect in January 2026.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12615/Overview