Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)
EPSDT covers care for those under the age of 21 at no cost to you. EPSDT stands for:
- Early – So problems are treated soon
- Periodic – To set up routine visits
- Screening – To check for a health problem
- Diagnostic – To find a health problem
- Treatment – To care for a problem
EPSDT includes
- Well-child exams
- Vision and hearing tests
- Health education
- Lab testing
- Lead screening
EPSDT also covers medically necessary care for issues found by an exam. This includes things like glasses and hearing aids.
Member Services: 1-833-230-2005 (TDD/TTY: 711) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT