What is EPSDT?
EPSDT helps parents of children on Medicaid
make the most of their health care benefits by helping
families find out if their children have any problems as
soon as possible.
EPSDT is FREE access to good health care,
free of charge, for children who have a current Medicaid
card.
We work to:
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Improve your child's health.
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Help families get services they need.
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Make the most of your child's Medicaid
benefits.
For more information, contact the EPSDT Program:
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How can EPSDT help me?
Call your EPSDT Outreach
Specialist to help you:
- Choose a doctor, find
specialists, and help schedule
appointments.
- Get to your appointments.
- Arrange other medical
needs for your family,
including prenatal care.
- Connect your child with a
dentist and eye doctor.
- Arrange for translation.
- Explain what is covered by
Medicaid and your managed
care plan.
- Link you with community
resources.
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