Children are constantly developing and growing. They require early and periodic preventive services to detect conditions that could cause life long impairments if treatment does not begin promptly. In addition to short-term treatment, EPSDT covers ongoing treatment that is medically necessary for a child’s healthy growth and development. Medical and dental screens, immunizations and education are the primary components of the EPSDT Program.

The KIDMED screening component of EPSDT includes medical, vision, hearing, and dental screens performed according to a periodicity schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

This schedule identifies the type of screen the child needs according to the child’s age. Screens can be performed in addition to the prescribed schedule based on medical necessity. Immunizations are also administered according to this periodicity schedule. Health education is a vital part of the success of the EPSDT Program and is tailored to the child’s age and health status at the time of the screening service.

Medical conditions such as lead poisoning, sickle cell anemia, developmental delays, nutritional deficiencies, and behavioral disorders consistently result in successful outcome and cost effective treatment plans when detected early.

To review the Screening Periodicity Schedule click here: Screening Periodicity Schedule

To review the Vaccine Schedule click here: Vaccine Schedule