Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)

Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) is a Medicaid program. This program is for Medicaid members under age 21. These services are to make sure that members are checked for illnesses that can be avoided or treated. Empower will track the progress of all members younger than age 21. We will also reach out to urge you to get EPSDT health screens as listed in the previous section, Child and Adolescent Professional Examination Guidelines which are the American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for each age grouping, infancy, early childhood, late childhood, and adolescence. If an illness is found but not covered under Medicaid, treatment may be allowed under EPSDT Special / Expanded Services. Treatment must be medically necessary. EPSDT health screens may have care suggestions. Empower will make sure that those suggestions are followed.