The purpose of the Child/Teen Health Program (CTHP) is directed toward assisting Medicaid eligible children under 21 years of age in obtaining ongoing primary and preventive health care in order to identify any physical or mental problems and to provide treatment to correct or ameliorate such problems or chronic conditions. These services are referred to federally as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) services. EPSDT services are a mandated Medicaid service.
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