Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Fact Sheet
Author(s):
Perkins, J.
Publisher:
National Health Law Program
Date Published:
October, 2008 This fact sheet presents information on why the EPSDT program was implemented as well as information about the program's success in screening and treating eligible children. The fact sheet provides a discussion of how EPSDT addresses medical screens; vision, hearing, and dental services; interperiodic screens; scope of benefit; and medical necessity. Additional topics include how the Deficit Reduction Act affects EPSDT, how children and families find out about EPSDT, and how to measure EPSDT performance and hold programs accountable.
Download a copy of Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) Fact Sheet (PDF, 278.63 KB) from the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Web site.
