SB 1251
Modifies laws on the Metabolic Formula Distribution Program
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LR Number:
5384S.03C
Last Action:
5/12/2006 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
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Title:
SCS SB 1251
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Effective Date:
August 28, 2006

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 1251 - This act modifies the provisions relating to the Metabolic Formula Distribution Program. Under current law, formula for the treatment of inherited diseases of amino acids and organic acids are provided to persons meeting certain criteria and an income-based means test determined by the Department of Health and Senior Services. This act modifies those provisions to provide that in addition to the current program, the formula shall be available to an applicant between the ages six to eighteen whose family income is below five hundred percent of the federal poverty level.

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