Every parent wants their child to grow up healthy and happy. That’s why Trillium’s System of Care and Pediatric Care Management teams recently launched GrowSmart EPSDT.
EPSDT stands for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment. It is a Medicaid benefit that helps children and youth, up to age 21, get regular checkups and care to stay healthy. GrowSmart helps families learn how to use their EPSDT benefits and why it matters. Regular checkups let doctors find health problems early and see how your child is growing.
Each month, a Trillium team member will call Medicaid members who get EPSDT benefits to share GrowSmart tips. These tips are easy to understand and focus on your child’s growth and health. Topics are different each month depending on awareness campaigns and health issues that affect individuals in the Trillium region. Our goal is to give you helpful information right when you need it. For example, in January, the GrowSmart topic was lead safety because it was Lead Awareness Month. In February, the topic will be children's dental health, with simple ways to keep your child’s smile bright and healthy.
These monthly calls help keep you connected to your Trillium care team. Every child already has a Primary Care Manager. Our team works closely with them to make sure your child’s care stays on track.
Trillium wants you to know that you are not alone. You have a team working together to support your child and help answer your questions.
GrowSmart follows North Carolina’s System of Care values, which put families first. We listen to parents and caregivers and respect every family’s needs and culture.
Our goal is to give your family helpful support and tools so your child can grow and thrive. We are proud to work with you and support your child’s health. We hope you will look forward to receiving your monthly GrowSmart call. Together, we can help your child get the healthiest start possible.
EPSDT stands for Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment. It is a Medicaid program that helps children stay healthy through regular checkups and early care.
All children under age 21 enrolled in Medicaid can receive regular wellness visits. If a health problem is found, Trillium may cover the care needed to help treat or improve it.
This blog is for educational purposes only. Please speak to your doctor about any health concerns you may have.