Healthchek

What is Healthchek?

Healthchek is Ohio’s Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) Program. It provides a group of services to children and teens (birth through age 20) which includes: Prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The goal of Healthchek is to discover and treat health problems early.

What services does a Healthchek exam cover?

• Physical check-ups
• Comprehensive health and developmental history
• Health education, counseling, and risk factor interventions
• Hearing, vision, and dental checks
• Nutritional screenings
• Developmental screenings
• Shots (if needed)
• Appropriate lab tests
• Treatment for all medically necessary ailments

If a potential health problem is found, further diagnosis and treatment is covered, a Heathchek Coordinator is available in each county department of job and family services to assist Medicaid consumers in getting these services.

Pregnancy-Related Services

What is the Pregnancy-Related Services (PRS) Program?

Medical services provided in addition to regular prenatal care. The goal of PRS is to promote a healthy pregnancy.

What services does the program cover?

• Access to medical appointments
• Information about Healthchek services available for your child once born
• Referral to Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
• Individual counseling and education
• Assistance making and getting to/from medical appointments
• Information on Lamaze, parenting and child care classes
• Information about healthy eating habits
• Prenatal risk assessment and prenatal care

Who is eligible for Pregnancy-Related Services?

All pregnant women receiving Medicaid

For more information on Healthchek and Pregnancy-Related Services contact 937-440-3471.