Have an elevated blood lead level (10 ug/dL or higher) when last tested?
If child has not been previously tested and is 12 months or older, consider this a “yes” response. A “yes” or “I don’t know” answer to any of these questions indicates a need for more frequent screening. Will my health insurance pay for the cost of lead screening? Yes! State law (Public Law 1995, Chapter 316) requires every health insurance plan covering a group of 50 or more persons, including HMOs and Managed Care, to cover the cost of lead screening and childhood immunizations, without any deductible. What if I am uninsured and can’t afford to pay for the cost of the screening for my child or my insurance does not pay for the cost of lead screening? Free screening is available through your local health department. Every local health department in the state is required to provide well child services for its community, including lead screening and immunization. For the dates, times, and locations of your local Child Health Conference, call your local health department. In addition, Fe
