Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens Services

Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens, formerly known as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT), guarantees all medically necessary services to children and youth under age 21 enrolled in Medi-Cal.

This training aims to strengthen understanding and awareness of Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens among Medi-Cal managed care plan-enrolled providers and increase access to children’s health services. California’s managed care plans, including CenCal Health, must ensure that all Medi-Cal Network Providers receive proper education and training regarding Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens at least every two years.

DHCS guidance and All Plan Letter 23-005, states that all Network Providers must attest to completing the training. 

• CenCal Health Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens Training Acknowledgement & Attestation Form

Training Resources:

• Medi-Cal for Kids and Teens Provider Training
• Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens Provider Training Resource Companion
• APL 23-005 – Requirements for Coverage of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment Services for Medi-Cal Members Under the Age of 21
• DHCS Medi-Cal for Kids and Teams Member Outreach Materials – Brochures and Your Medi-Cal Rights Letters (Various Languages)
• Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens – A Guide for States
• Bright Futures/American Academy of Pediatrics (BF/AAP) Periodicity Schedule

On July 1, 2024, the Childhood Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) was transitioned to align with the State of California’s CalAIM goals and initiatives.

As authorized by Senate Bill 184, this transition was made with the goal to “reduce administrative complexities, enhance coordination of care and whole person care approach, and increase standardization of care” by merging care duties to managed care plans (MCP), including CenCal Health. CHDP’s goal to provide preventative health, vision, and dental screenings to children under 21 is maintained, with training responsibilities transitioned to CenCal Health.

Please reference the training resources below that focuses on preventive care, including routine health check-ups, immunizations, vision and hearing screenings, dental, and developmental assessments. The training programs aim to identify health issues early, promote healthy development, and connect families with necessary medical services. Additionally, it helps ensure that children receive the care they need to thrive!

• Fluoride Varnish Training
• BMI Screening Training
• Audiometric Screening Training
• Vision Screening Training
  • Visual Acuity Screening Guidelines & Equipment
  • Pediatric Vision Screening

Clinical Training Acknowledgment Form – Please fill out the training acknowledgment form as proof of training completion. This will allow CenCal Health to provide you with the Certificate of Completion resource for your records, which will be emailed to the designated point person completing this form.