SCREENING-PEDIATRIC
Well Child
Children of all ages need complete health check-ups on a regular basis to protect their health and their future.
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 can be found and treated early.
These services are available at The Cumberland Valley District Health Department, and are provided at no cost to families with Medicaid or KCHIP coverage.
* Well Child Care is available to children (income eligible) up to 21 years of age with medical assistance card or on a sliding scale fee.
* Well Child Care includes a complete physical exam (meets requirements for pre-school and sixth grade).
* Also included are developmental and lead screening for children 0-6 years of age.
* Parents will be provided with counseling on nutrition, safety, and age related issues.
* Well Child Care provides dental varnishings.
EPSDT
Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Services (EPSDT) is for children from birth to age 21 who are eligible for Medicaid. Under the EPSDT program, children are checked for medical problems early. Specific tests and treatments are recommended as children grow older. The areas of health care that are checked include: preventative check-ups; growth and development assessments; vision; hearing; teeth; dental varnishings; immunizations; and laboratory tests. Children should receive health check-ups regularly or before the following ages: 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; and once a year for ages 10-20.
If treatment is needed, this program provides Medicaid coverage for medically necessary special services, but may not otherwise be covered under the Kentucky Medicaid Program. Services may be preventative, diagnostic, or treatment, or rehabilitative. All EPSDT special services require prior authorization.
Children who pay the KCHIP III Premium are not eligible for EPSDT Special Services or non-emergency transportation.
