N.M. Admin. Code § 8.308.9.15

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 20, October 22, 2024

Section 8.308.9.15 - EARLY AND PERIODIC SCREENING DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT (EPSDT) SERVICES

The benefit package includes the delivery of the federally mandated EPSDT services ( 42 CFR Part 441, Subpart B) provided by a primary care provider (PCP) as detailed in 8.320.2 NMAC. The MCO shall provide access to early intervention programs and services for a member identified in an EPSDT screen as being at-risk for developing or having a severe emotional, behavioral or neurobiological disorder. Unless otherwise specified in a service rule, EPSDT services are for a member under 21 years of age. For detailed description of each service, see 8.320.2 NMAC. EPSDT behavioral health services are included in 8.308.9.19 NMAC.

A.EPSDT nutritional counseling and services: The benefit package includes nutritional services furnished to a pregnant member and a member under 21 years of age as detailed in 8.310.2 NMAC.

B.EPSDT personal care: The benefit package includes personal care services for a member.

C.EPSDT private duty nursing: The benefit package includes private duty nursing for a member and the services shall be delivered in either his or her home or school setting.

D.EPSDT rehabilitation services: A member under 21 years of age who is eligible for home and community based waiver services receives medically necessary rehabilitation services through the EPSDT program; see 8.320.2 NMAC for a detailed description. The home and community-based waiver program provides rehabilitation services only for the purpose of community integration.

E.Services provided in schools: The benefit package includes services to a member provided in a school, excluding those specified in their individual education plan (IEP) or the individualized family service plan (IFSP); see 8.320.6 NMAC.

F.Tot-to-teen health checks:

(1) The MCO shall adhere to the MAD periodicity schedule and ensure that each eligible member receives age-appropriate EPSDT screens (tot-to-teen health checks), referrals, and appropriate services and follow-up care. See 8.320.2 NMAC for detailed description of the benefits. The services include, but are not limited to:

(a) education of and outreach to a member or the member's family regarding the importance of regular screens and health checks;

(b) development of a proactive approach to ensure that the member receives the services;

(c) facilitation of appropriate coordination with school-based providers;

(d) development of a systematic communication process with MCO network providers regarding screens and treatment coordination;

(e) processes to document, measure and assure compliance with MAD's periodicity schedule; and

(f) development of a proactive process to insure the appropriate follow-up evaluation, referral and treatment, including early intervention for developmental delay, vision and hearing screening, dental examinations and immunizations.

(2) The MCO will facilitate appropriate referral for possible or identified behavioral health conditions. See 8.321.2 NMAC for EPSDT behavioral health services descriptions.

N.M. Admin. Code § 8.308.9.15

8.308.9.15 NMAC - N, 1-1-14, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXIX, Issue 08, April 24, 2018, eff. 5/1/2018, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 07, April 5, 2022, eff. 4/5/2022