Also referred to as EPSDT (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis & Treatment)

Care for Kids services are free for children and teens under the age of 21 who have a Medicaid (Title 19) card.

•Its purpose is to find and treat health problems before they become more serious.
•For babies because they can’t tell you if they are sick. If your child needs an exam before starting day care, Care for Kids can help
•For older children because they can have health problems without showing any signs. Care for Kids can also provide the physical your child needs to start school or go to camp.
•For teens and young adults when they need information about body changes and birth control. Care for Kids can help teens learn to make good choices that will help them stay healthy in the years ahead. Care for Kids exams can be used to meet job requirements and for sports physicals. Young parents under the age of 21 who have a Medicaid card can also use Care for Kids services.

•Care for Kids checkups include…
*Regular medical checkups
*Information about growth, diet and development
*Immunizations
*Regular vision and hearing checkups
*Regular dental checkups

•Do you have questions about…
*Finding a doctor or dentist?
*Making an appointment?
*Changing a doctor’s appointment?

If you do, call Chickasaw County Public Health at 1-800-643-1629

To find out if you or someone in you family is eligible for Medicaid (Title 19) call your local DHS office. For Chickasaw County call toll free at 1-800-579-5815.