- (a) All newborns and other individuals under the age of 21 years who have an abnormal screen may be referred, if financially eligible, to the department's Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN) Program.
- (b) An individual who is determined to be eligible for CSHCN services shall be given approved services through that program, including special dietary formula, unless access to CSHCN health care benefits is restricted according to §38.16 of this title (relating to Procedures to Address CSHCN Services Program Budget Alignment). An individual who does not meet CSHCN eligibility criteria shall be referred to the Newborn Screening Program for a determination of eligibility for program benefits.
Source Note:The provisions of this §37.59 adopted to be effective November 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 8835.