Best Practices for Adhering to Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Requirements
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is committed to improving health
outcomes for children and youth enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance
Program (CHIP) by working with states as they comply with the Early and Periodic Screening,
Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) requirements.0F
1 This letter, along with regular technical
assistance webinars and planned future guidance for states, is intended to provide states with the
information they need to meet EPSDT requirements.1F
2 CMS will be working with all states to
ensure adherence to these requirements.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: September 26, 2024
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