HD11 - Progress Report on Informing Providers about the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment Program


Executive Summary:
House Joint Resolution No. 166 (HJR 166) from the 2002 General Assembly session directed the Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) to report on efforts for promoting the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program to participating Medicaid providers (See Appendix A for a copy of the resolution). This legislation requested DMAS to continue its efforts to provide information to physicians and mental health providers about the comprehensive services available through the EPSDT component of the Medicaid program. A prime objective of this legislation is to “encourage physicians to make referrals to mental health providers, when appropriate, so that a full assessment of the child's mental health treatment needs can be made.” Additionally, the Department was directed to “work together with the Department of Education to provide information and training, including information on available services, to school nurses, counselors, and social workers.”