Early Periodic Screening and Diagnostic Testing (EPSDT)
All Medicaid recipients between the ages of 0 and 21 who are not currently receiving Individual Family Support waiver services are eligible for EPSDT Personal Care Services. However, if a recipient has already utilized all the services provided by the Individual Family Support waiver, they become eligible for EPSDT Personal Care Services as an alternative form of support.
LCC SERVICES
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Basic personal care (toileting & grooming activities)
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Assistance with bladder and/or bowel requirements or problems
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Assistance with eating and food preparation
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Performance of some household chores, only for the recipient
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Accompanying, not transporting, recipient to medical appointment
EPSDT Personal Care Services does NOT cover any medical tasks such as medication administration, tracheostomy care, tube feedings or catheters.