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What is the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit?
The EPSDT benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid, ensuring appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and specialty services.
The EPSDT benefit provides comprehensive and preventive health care services for children under age 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid, ensuring appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and specialty services.
Source: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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