10 Presbyterian Health Plan values the health of all children. To help every child get the care they need, we are part of a program called Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) for children. EPSDT includes health checkups for immunizations, preventive care, and screenings to help avoid illness. This program is for all children, adolescents, and young adults under the age of Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment for children Keep these numbers handy The Presbyterian Customer Service Center (PCSC) is available for members Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Members can reach the PCSC at the following numbers: (505) 923-5200 or 1-888-977-2333, TTY: 711 Navajo/Diné members: (505) 923-5157 or 1-888-806-8793, TTY: 711 Other important numbers PresRN: (505) 923-5677 or 1-888-730-2300, TTY: 711 Routine transportation (for nonemergency medical transportation): 1-855-774-7737 New Mexico Crisis and Access Line (for a behavioral health crisis): 1-855-662-7474 (1-855-NMCRISIS) 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7): 988 or 1-800-273-8255 Presbyterian Centennial Care Ombudsman: Phone: (505) 923-5780 Email: ombudsman@phs.org Early: Assess and identify problems early. Periodic: Check children’s health at periodic, age-appropriate intervals. Screening: Provide physical, mental, developmental, dental, hearing, vision, and other screening tests to detect potential problems. Diagnostic: Perform diagnostic tests to follow up when a risk is identified. Treatment: Control, correct, or improve health problems found. What does EPSDT mean? 21 who are enrolled in Medicaid. The program covers preventive, dental, mental, developmental, and other healthcare needs. Parents have access to EPSDT program resources at www.phs.org/preventive. They can find links to: • The EPSDT article “What You Need to Know About EPSDT” • Checkups and screenings schedule • Immunization schedule
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