Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.86 - MEDICAID PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
Subchapter 37.86.22 - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services (EPSDT)
Rule 37.86.2205 - EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT SERVICES (EPSDT), REQUIRED SCREENING AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.86.2205
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) EPSDT screening and preventive services are available in accordance with this rule.
(2) The number and timing of comprehensive health, vision, hearing and dental screenings should follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Bright Futures schedule.
(a) Screening and preventive services must
include assessments, exams, immunizations, tests, and appropriate health
education.
(b) Caregiver depression
screenings are covered for caregivers of children under one year of age.
Appropriate evidence-based screening tools should be administered to caregivers
as needed. Positive screenings must be appropriately referred for follow-up
care.
(3) More frequent screening services than those specified in the AAP Bright Futures schedule are covered when considered medically necessary to determine the existence of suspected physical or mental illnesses or conditions.
AUTH: 53-2-201, 53-6-113, MCA; IMP: 53-2-201, 53-6-101, 53-6-111, 53-6-113, MCA
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Montana may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
