(a) The government agency responsible for the Government of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Health Insurance Card shall pay for the hearing screening of the newborn, if eligible for the Medical Assistance Program, as determined by applicable state and federal laws.\n(b) The Governor shall ensure that any service-providing contract under the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Health Insurance Card through other insurers includes neonatal hearing screening services and diagnostic hearing evaluations.\nHistory —Dec. 19, 2003, No. 311, § 8, eff. 30 days after Dec. 19, 2003.
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