Womens Liver Screening Pilot - 2026

Sec. 1995. (1) From the funds appropriated in part 1 for liver screening pilot project, the department shall allocate $250,000.00 to partner with at least 1 Medicaid health plan to develop and fund a basic liver screening pilot project for Medicaid eligible women, between the ages of 25 and 45. The pilot project must include, but is not limited to, screening for cholestatic liver disorders associated with increased risk of end-stage liver disease. (2) By September 30 of the current fiscal year, the department shall submit a report to the standard report recipients on the outcomes of the liver screening pilot project. The report must include, but is not limited to, all of the following: (a) Demographic information of pilot participants who are at higher risk for developing cholestatic liver disorders. (b) The number of pilot participants who were identified as high-risk for developing a cholestatic liver disorder who did not follow through with referrals or treatment recommendations. (c) Recommendations on how to increase awareness for cholestatic liver disorders, including screening and genetic testing. (d) Recommendations on investments and strategies to increase screening and genetic testing for cholestatic liver disorders. (e) Any other information considered relevant by the department.