KRS 211.903: Testing for lead poisoning.

(1) Testing for lead poisoning shall be an eligible benefit for recipients of the

Commonwealth's Medical Assistance Program. In addition, testing for lead

poisoning shall be made available as part of the regular immunization program

offered by the cabinet and shall be provided without charge by the cabinet and by

local health departments.

(2) The secretary shall establish programs throughout the Commonwealth, with priority

given to high -risk areas, for the voluntary screening and diagnosis of at -risk

persons. Such programs shall systematically test for elevated lead blood levels in all

at-risk persons seventy -two (72) months of age and younger and shall include an

outreach program if necessary. Priority shall be given to at-risk persons who are one

(1) year of a ge through three (3) years of age. Such programs shall not apply to

those persons having religious objections to such testing. Such testing shall be made

by such means and at such intervals as the secretary shall by regulation determine

may be medically necessary and proper.

(3) The secretary shall be responsible for providing follow -up screening and diagnostic

programs for those persons who were previously diagnosed and treated for lead

poisoning or were previously diagnosed as having an elevated lead bloo d level. The

frequency with which follow -up shall be performed shall be determined by the

secretary.