New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 10 - HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 49 - ADMINISTRATION MANUAL
Subchapter 18 - EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT EPSDT
Section 10:49-18.1 - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)

Universal Citation: NJ Admin Code 10:49-18.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 18, September 16, 2024

(a) EPSDT is a federally mandated comprehensive child health program for Medicaid beneficiaries from birth through 20 years of age. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1989 (OBRA '89) codified EPSDT. Accordingly, the term "EPSDT Services" means the following:

1. EPSDT Screening Services;

2. Vision Services;

3. Dental Services;

4. Hearing Services; and

5. Such necessary health care diagnostic services, treatment and other measures to correct or ameliorate defects, and physical and mental illnesses and conditions discovered by the screening services.

(b) A physician, independent clinic, or hospital outpatient department may provide EPSDT screening services.

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