Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Services
Early Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Services provide screenings and treatments to children under age 21.
This benefit provides:
- Preventative care for members from birth through age 20 at no cost
- Complete medical, mental and behavioral health, and dental care
- Services and Medicines
- Treatment for problems that are identified
- Diagnosis and Intensive Behavioral Therapies for members with an autism spectrum disorder
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatments for members with an autism spectrum disorder
Services include:
- Complete physical exam
- Lab tests (as needed)
- Immunizations
- Vision/hearing screening
- Developmental, behavioral and mental health screenings (as needed)
- Referrals to specialists (as needed)
- Oral (mouth) check
- Prescription medications (as needed)
Want to know more about EPSDT services and benefits? Please talk with your primary care provider. Or call us toll-free at 1-888-846-4262 (TTY 1-877-247-6272). We’re here for you.