1. (a) Except as otherwise provided for in these sections, to be eligible to receive benefits from the Newborn Screening Program, an individual must:

   1. (1) have a confirmed diagnosis of a disorder screened by the program;
   2. (2) be a bona fide resident of the state;
   3. (3) have a family income that is within the financial guidelines set by these sections;
   4. (4) if required, make financial participation payments in a timely manner;
   5. (5) upon request from the program provide updated medical, financial, and residency information and/or documentation; and
   6. (6) have a parent, managing conservator, or guardian agree to abide by the requirements in these sections if the individual is a minor.
2. (b) An individual is not eligible to receive benefits from the program at no cost or reduced cost to the extent that the individual or the parent, managing conservator, or other person with a legal obligation to support the individual is eligible for some other benefit, such as Medicaid, Children With Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN), Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP) or private insurance, that would pay for all or part of the services.

Source Note:The provisions of this §37.61 adopted to be effective November 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 8835.