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EPSDT/ Children's Medicaid Program

The mission of the EPSDT/Children's Medicaid Program is:

  1. to ensure that pregnant women and families with children under the age of 21 who are on Medicaid understand the Medicaid benefits available to them, and
  2. to ensure that they have access to medical, dental, vision and mental health services.

EPSDT Program Information

EPSDT - Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment

The EPSDT/Children's Medicaid Program assists pregnant women and families that have children under the age of 21 in understanding their benefits and accessing medical, dental, vision and mental health services. We help pregnant women find providers for their prenatal care, helping to ensure a healthy pregnancy and baby. We encourage parents to take advantage of the preventive health care benefits and help them to find providers for those services. By using preventive services, children will be less likely to end up in the emergency room for a condition that could have been treated in a doctor's office, or for treatment of a condition that could have been prevented.

What we can help you with:

  • Medicaid benefit information
  • Referrals to Medicaid providers
  • Assistance with eligibility issues
  • Assistance in scheduling appointments
  • Health information
  • Referrals to community resources

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What services does EPSDT cover?
    EPSDT covers preventive health care services for children under the age of 21 such as well child exams, immunizations, dental care, vision care and hearing screening.
  2. Do I have to apply for EPSDT?
    No. If you or your children are under the age of 21 and on Medicaid, you will automatically receive EPSDT benefits.
  3. Does Medicaid have deductibles or copayments?
    Medicaid does not have deductibles. Pregnant women and children under the age of 19 do not have copayments. Adults 19 and older have to make small copayments for services. For more information, call us or click on the link at the bottom of the page.
  4. Which doctors, dentists and eye doctors accept Medicaid?
    We have the latest information on doctors and other providers in the community that are accepting Medicaid. Feel free to call us or click on the links at the top of the page.
  5. Why did my child's Medicaid end?
    Every case is different. Call us and we can help you with problems regarding your child's Medicaid benefits.
  6. How do I apply for Medicaid for my children?
    For a Medicaid application and more information on applying for Medicaid click on the link at the bottom of the page. Your child may qualify to receive a temporary medical card (PE Card) that can be used while the application is being processed. Please call us or click on the link at the bottom of the page for more information on where to receive a PE card.
  7. I am pregnant. How do I apply for Medicaid?
    If you are pregnant you can call us to make an appointment and we will help you apply for Medicaid. Call early in your pregnancy so that you can start receiving prenatal care as soon as possible. At your appointment, you may qualify to receive a temporary medical card that you can use while your application is being processed.
  8. What if I don't qualify for Medicaid? Are there other programs?
    If you are pregnant and/or you have children, you may qualify for the Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). Or you may qualify for the Colorado Indigent Care Program (CICP). For more information, click on the link at the bottom of the page.
  9. I live in Loveland. Can I use EPSDT?
    Yes, but you will have to come to our Fort Collins office or contact us by telephone or e-mail. Our contact information is listed below.

Helpful Links

Contact Information

EPSDT/Children's Medicaid Program
1525 Blue Spruce Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 498-6755, (970) 498-6754 or (970) 498-6758
Office Hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00-4:30