Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment is designed to address the physical, mental and developmental health of children under 21 years of age who are enrolled in Medicaid. At the core of EPSDT is the well child visit, where the goal of EPSDT is to discover and treat childhood health conditions before they become serious or disabling.
In New Mexico, these screening visits are called the “Tot to Teen Healthcheck”. These “healthchecks” should be occurring from infancy through age 20. They should be regularly scheduled check-ups to help the child’s primary care provider identify any problems early and assist with a treatment plan for the child. Following the Bright Futures/American Academy of Pediatrics schedule of well child visits and screenings, providers can ensure that infants, children and adolescents are receiving the full benefit of their comprehensive health care coverage.