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The Newborn Fees Bill
Newborn screening fees could rise by $45 starting 2026
NEWBORN SCREENING ACT CHANGES
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would add a new fee for newborn screenings, which could cost families more money.
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Families may need to pay extra for newborn screenings. Now is the time to speak up about this new fee.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would add a fee of at least $45 for newborn screenings.
- The fee would start on July 1, 2026.
- The money would go to the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund.
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