N.J. Admin. Code § 10:49-18.1
Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024
Section 10:49-18.1 - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT)(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;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. N.J. Admin. Code § 10:49-18.1