N.J. Admin. Code § 10:54-5.7

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 10:54-5.7 - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT); general

(a) Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program is a comprehensive health program for Medicaid/NJ FamilyCare program beneficiaries under 21 years of age. The goal of the program is to assess the beneficiaries health needs through initial and periodic examinations (screenings); to provide health education and guidance; and to assure that health problems are prevented; or diagnosed and treated at the earliest possible time.

(b) For the certification criteria that a physician must meet in providing services to children under 21 years of age, see N.J.A.C. 10:54-1.

Amended by R.2001 d.51, effective 2/5/2001.
See: 32 N.J.R. 3929(a), 33 N.J.R. 555(a).
In (a), substituted "beneficiaries" for "recipients" throughout.
Amended by R.2012 d.124, effective 7/2/2012.
See: 43 N.J.R. 1477(a), 44 N.J.R. 1884(a).
In (a), inserted "/NJ FamilyCare program" and substituted "under 21" for "from birth through 20".