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42 U.S. Code § 280g-8. Support for patients receiving a positive diagnosis of Down syndrome or other prenatally or postnatally diagnosed conditions
(a) DefinitionsIn this section:
(1) Down syndrome
The term “Down syndrome” refers to a chromosomal disorder caused by an error in cell division that results in the presence of an extra whole or partial copy of chromosome 21.
(2) Health care provider
The term “health care provider” means any person or entity required by State or Federal law or regulation to be licensed, registered, or certified to provide health care services, and who is so licensed, registered, or certified.
(3) Postnatally diagnosed condition
The term “postnatally diagnosed condition” means any health condition identified during the 12-month period beginning at birth.
(4) Prenatally diagnosed condition
The term “prenatally diagnosed condition” means any fetal health condition identified by prenatal genetic testing or prenatal screening procedures.
(5) Prenatal test
The term “prenatal test” means diagnostic or screening tests offered to pregnant women seeking routine prenatal care that are administered on a required or recommended basis by a health care provider based on medical history, family background, ethnic background, previous test results, or other risk factors.