what is covered under EPSDT?
Early and periodic screening, diagnostic and treatment ( EPSDT) include the coverage of children under 21 years of age who enrolled in Medicaid. It also provides dental, mental and developmental services.
EPSDT helps children in early screening and identity btheir problem. It provides periodic health check considering their age. It screens physical, mental, developmental,visual to check the evidence of early symptoms of potential problems. It requires diagnostic test for early screening of disease and avoid its risks. It ensures corrective treatment for screened disease, control and reduce the same.
It includes other beneficiaries like prior booking appointments and transportation finance assistance. They also maintains reasonable and aappropriate Authorization standards.
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