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Short title
Short title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Prenatal and Newborn Care Act. (Source: P.A. 86-860.)
Illinois Compiled Statutes 410 ILCS 225 — Prenatal and Newborn Care Act.
Illinois · statute · 410 ILCS 225 · 8 active provisions
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Definitions
Definitions. As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires: "Advanced practice registered nurse" or "APRN" means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under the Nurse Practice Act. "Department" means the Illinois Department of Human Services. "Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment…
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Prenatal and Newborn Care Program
Prenatal and Newborn Care Program. The Department shall, subject to appropriations made available for this purpose, establish and operate the Prenatal and Newborn Care Program pursuant to this Act and promulgate any rules which it deems necessary for the implementation of this Act. (Source: P.A. 89-507, eff. 7-1-97.)
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Program administration
Program administration. The Department may administer this program through grants or contracts to local health authorities or private nonprofit agencies. (Source: P.A. 86-860.)
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Application and eligibility requirements
Application and eligibility requirements. (a) Any person requesting program benefits shall be afforded the opportunity to apply for such benefits. The application shall be filed at a place designated by the Department. (b) Program benefits may be provided to or on behalf of any person: (1) who has been medically diagno…
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Covered services
Covered services. (a) Covered services under the program may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: (1) Laboratory services related to a recipient's pregnancy, performed or ordered by a physician, advanced practice registered nurse, or physician assistant. (2) Screening and treatment for sexually t…
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Educational information on risks and healthcare needs of premature infants
Educational information on risks and healthcare needs of premature infants. (a) It is the purpose of this Section to: (1) improve healthcare quality and outcomes for infants born preterm through enhanced hospital discharge, follow-up care, and management processes and reduced rehospitalization from infectious disease a…
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The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; consultation; data reporting
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services; consultation; data reporting. (a) The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, which administers the Illinois Medicaid Program and the Covering ALL KIDS Health Insurance Program, shall consult with statewide organizations focused on premature infa…