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.