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Additions to Healthy Kids Preventive Health Schedule and Clarification of Dental, Autism, Developmental and Lead Screening Recommendations
Maryland Medicaid·MD · Pediatrics, Family Medicine, General Practice·EPSDT
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
This Maryland Medicaid policy updates the Healthy Kids preventive health schedule with new screening requirements and clarifies recommendations for dental, autism, developmental, and lead screening services under the EPSDT program.
Action Required
Maryland providers serving Medicaid pediatric patients should review updated Healthy Kids preventive health schedule to ensure compliance with new screening requirements for dental, autism, developmental, and lead assessments. Update encounter forms and EMR templates to reflect current EPSDT guidelines.