Genetic Disease Screening Program California Health Insurance Form

The genetic counselor or clinical geneticist typically submits the request including.

Genetic disease screening program california health insurance form. The program is administered according to federal rules permitting employer sponsored wellness programs that seek to improve employee health or prevent disease including the americans with disabilities act of 1990 the genetic information nondiscrimination act of 2008 and the health insurance portability and accountability. It is not a confirmation that the test has been authorized by your insurance provider. Newborn screening is recognized nationally as an essential preventive health measure. Carbohydrate disorders 1 classical galactosemia b.

The amount shown above is an estimate of your out of pocket cost based upon the information you entered about your health insurance coverage. Detailed information about the newborn screening program and the diseases included in the screening test. California law prohibits the use of test results by insurance companies or employers to discriminate against an individual. Back to top newborn screening california newborn screening program california department of public health web site.

If identified early many heritable or genetic conditions can be treated before they cause serious health problems. If you believe that you have experienced discrimination as a result of prenatal screening write to chief of the genetic disease screening program at the address below. Amino acid disorders 18 classical phenylketonuria pku variant pku biopterin disorders 4 types. We run the largest screening program in the world and set the standard in delivering high quality cost effective genetic services to all californians.

California department of health services genetic disease branch newborn screening program disorders detectable by nbs program as of mid 20051 i. A completed genetic testing recommendation form including the test or panel name s as well as gene name s for a targeted panel. Prostate cancer pdf genetic testing recommendations for prostate cancer. The genetic disease screening program gdsp is working together with the california department of health cdph health information exchange hie gateway to extend the functionality of gdsp s screening information system application to share gdsp health related information with providers electronically through either hl7 format or email or other electronic means.

California department of public health. The genetic disease screening program of the california department of public health works to protect and improve the health of all californians.