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.