Ch. 681

1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(iii) Scientific evidence of effectiveness.

(2) A child wellness services package required under this subsection shall
cover at least:

(i) All visits for and costs of childhood and adolescent immunizations
recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Center for
Disease Control;

(ii) [One visit for the phenylketonuria (PKU) test between 2 and 4
weeks of age] VISITS FOR THE COLLECTION OF ADEQUATE SAMPLES FOR
HEREDITARY AND METABOLIC NEWBORN SCREENING AND FOLLOW-UP BETWEEN
BIRTH AND 4 WEEKS OF AGE, THE FIRST OF WHICH TO BE COLLECTED BEFORE 2
WEEKS OF AGE;

(iii) All visits for and costs of age-appropriate screening tests for
tuberculosis, anemia, lead toxicity, hearing, and vision as determined by the American
Academy of Pediatrics;

(iv) The following services at each of the visits required under
subparagraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) of this paragraph:

1. A physical examination;

2. A developmental assessment; and

3. Parental anticipatory guidance; and

(v) Laboratory tests considered necessary by the physician as indicated
by the services provided under subparagraphs (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this paragraph.

4-70AA.                                 

(c) (1) A hospital or major medical insurance policy shall include under the
family member coverage a minimum package of child wellness services that are consistent
with:

(i) Public health policy;

(ii) Professional standards; and

(iii) Scientific evidence of effectiveness.

(2) A child wellness services package required under this subsection shall
cover at least:

(i) All visits for and costs of childhood and adolescent immunizations
recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Center for
Disease Control;

- 3060 -