EPSDT is a screening program that provides routine physicals or well-child check up for Medicaid eligible children up to age 21; or children up to age 19 who receive Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP). EPSDT has two parts:
■ EPSDT Special Services: EPSDT screening services are called Well Child Checks, all children need regular health checkups. Children should be checked for medical problems early and checkups should continue as the child grows.
The Well Child Check may include:
■ Medical history and physical exam
■ Growth and development check
■ Vision and hearing screenings
■ Immunizations
■ Lab tests
■ Dental screening for children age 2 and older (referral required)
■ Guidance and health education
Children should receive health check-ups regularly at the following ages: 1 month; 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 9 months; 12 months; 15 months; 18 months; 24 months; 3 years; 4 years; 5 years; 6 years; 8 years; and once a year for ages 10-20.
Special Services: If your nurse or doctor finds a problem that requires special services, your child can be referred to a specialist.
EPSDT Special Services include diagnostics, prevention, rehabilitation, treatment or services not covered by Medicaid but are medically necessary.
Cost: EPSDT services are available at all of our health centers as well as your doctor's office. Services are provided at no cost to families with Medicaid or KCHIP. KCHIP III children are not eligible for EPSDT Special Services.
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