Montana Medicaid
Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment


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General Information
EPSDT is the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment portion of Medicaid. It is available for all children in Medicaid from birth through age 20. 

At the core of EPSDT is the Well Child Check-up. These check-ups help doctors and providers to identify any problems your child might have, and then assist with the treatment of that problem. By following the schedule of Well Child Check-ups, parents can ensure that their children receive care from the most comprehensive health care coverage program available.

EPSDT Well Child Check-ups include:

  • Comprehensive health & developmental history
  • Comprehensive unclothed physical examination
  • Assessment of physical, emotional & developmental history
  • Immunizations appropriate to age & health history
  • Laboratory tests (including blood lead levels)
  • Assessment of mental/behavioral health
  • Assessment of mouth, oral cavity & teeth, including referral to a dentist
  • Assessment of nutritional status
  • Assessment of vision, including referrals
  • Assessment of overall health, including referrals
  • Health education (also called anticipatory guidance)
  • Family planning services and adolescent maternity care

Medicaid Program Information Handbook insert 2 - Learn more about Medicaid coverage of children through the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program. The insert also covers new information on substance abuse treatment, basic Medicaid, and presumptive eligibility for pregnant women. (pdf document, updated March 2007)

EPSDT Schedule of Well Child Check-ups. See the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended schedule for Well Child Check-ups. Also details specifics about each visit. 

Immunization Schedule - A link to the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended immunization schedule for children through the age of 18.

EPSDT Well Child Check-Up Video

Posters and general information.

For more information see the Medicaid handbook.

 or call the Medicaid Help Line – (800)-362-8312