Haw. Code R. § 17-1737-53 - Early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT)

(a) EPSDT means early screening and diagnostic services to identify physical or mental defects in recipients; and, to provide health care, treatment, and other measures to correct or ameliorate any defects and chronic condition discovered.

(b) EPSDT includes services to:

(1) Seek out recipients and their families and inform them of the benefits of prevention and the health services available;

(2) Help the recipient or family use health resources, including their own talents, effectively and efficiently; and

(3) Assure the problems identified are diagnosed and treated early, before they become more complex and their treatment more costly.

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Haw. Code R. § 17-1737-53

[Eff 08/01/94] (Auth: HRS § 346-14) (Imp: 42 C.F.R. §441.50)