Lewis County Health Department

EPSDT

(Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment) 

 
A program for children from birth to age 21 who are eligible for Medicaid or birth to age 19 for the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP).  Under the EPSDT program, children are checked for medical problems early.  There are specific tests and treatments as they grow older. 

With scheduled check-ups, minor health problems in children can be caught before they become serious.  Diseases like chickenpox, mumps and measles can be prevented by immunizations.  Any physical or mental developmental problems and hearing and visions problems can be treated. 

These services are provided at no cost to families with Medicaid or KCHIP coverage by the Lewis County Health Department. 

The areas of health care that are checked include: 

*     Medical history & physical exam
*     Growth & development check (social, personal, language & motor skills)
*    Vision
*    Hearing
*    Teeth (referral to dentist at 12-36 months)
*    Nutrition
*    Lab tests including blood lead level
*    Mental health & substance abuse
*    Immunizations (shots)
*    Health education for parents

Children should get health check-ups regularly or before the ages listed below:

1 month     2 months   4 months   6 months   9 months   12 months

15 months 18 months 24 months

3 years     4 years     5 years     6 years     8 years

Once a year for ages 10-20

If the health department does the checkup, they will refer you to a doctor for treatment of any problems found.

Health check-ups are available at your local doctor or local health department.  They are provided at no cost to Medicaid and KCHIP-eligible children. 

Call the Lewis County Health Department (796-2632) for an appointment