• Congenital CMV Screenings: The act mandates certain hospitals in Florida to administer screenings for congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) for newborns under specific conditions1.
• Screening Timeframe: Screenings must be initiated within 21 days of age or before discharge, whichever is earlier, especially for newborns who fail initial hearing screenings or are admitted for intensive care23.
• Medicaid Coverage: The act ensures that the initial CMV screening, hearing screening, and any necessary follow-up evaluations leading to diagnosis are covered benefits under Medicaid4.
• Referral and Follow-Up: Newborns diagnosed with CMV must be referred to a primary care physician for treatment and to the Children’s Medical Services Early Intervention Program for evaluation and monitoring5.

This act will take effect on July 1, 2024