Newborn Screening Fees and Service Charges

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DOH ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2005-005: Newborn Screening Fees and Service Charges

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Newborn Screening Fees and Service Charges

Law: Doh Administrative Order No. 2005-005

Decision Date: Feb 8, 2005

DOH Administrative Order No. 2005-0005 establishes fees for newborn screening in the Philippines, aiming to make it more accessible and affordable to the public, while repealing inconsistent provisions and ensuring compliance from all relevant facilities.

Law Summary

Objectives of the Administrative Order

To standardize the newborn screening fee or the cost of the specimen collection kit charged by the NSC.
To establish the maximum allowable service fee that all health facilities collecting newborn screening samples can charge.

Coverage of the Administrative Order

Applicable to all newborn screening centers.
Covers all health facilities collecting newborn screening samples, including hospitals, lying-in clinics, rural health units, and health centers.
Applies to both public (government) and private sector facilities.

Prescribed Fees and Costs

The fee for the Newborn Screening Specimen Collection Kit charged by the NSC is fixed at PHP 550.00.
Maximum allowable service fee for sample collection by facilities such as hospitals, lying-ins, and health centers is set at PHP 50.00.

Repealing Clause

Rescinds or revokes any provisions of Administrative Order No. 1, s. 2000 and Administrative Order No. 121, s. 2003, or any related issuances inconsistent with this order.

Effectivity of the Order

The order takes effect fifteen (15) days after filing with the University of the Philippines Law Center.
Signed by the Secretary of Health on February 8, 2005.

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