Newborn Screening
The Kentucky Newborn Screening Program is a vital public health initiative designed to identify certain health disorders in newborns to facilitate early intervention, aiming to prevent serious health issues such as slow growth, blindness, brain damage, or death. Screening typically occurs 24 hours after birth or before hospital discharge and includes a heel stick blood sample, pulse oximetry for critical congenital heart disease (CCHD), and hearing tests.
Cost and Insurance
The initial newborn screening fee in Kentucky is $150, typically covered by health insurance. Families without insurance are responsible for this cost and should consult their healthcare provider regarding payment options. Repeat screenings, if necessary, are performed at no additional charge.
Conditions screened
Contact Information
Mailing Address: Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Department for Public Health
Division of Maternal and Child Health
Child and Family Health Improvement Branch
275 East Main Street HS2WC
Frankfort, KY 40601
Phone: (502) 564-2154
Fax: (502) 564-1510
Website: Kentucky Newborn Screening Program
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