HAR §17-1737-55. Informing

(a) The department shall seek out individuals and their families and inform them of the availability of EPSDT services by a combination of written and oral methods to effectively explain the benefits of prevention and the health services available: (1) Within sixty days of the recipient's initial eligibility determination; and (2) Annually thereafter in case of recipient or family who have not utilized EPSDT services. (b) Written and oral methods used to inform recipients or their families shall be: (1) Clear and nontechnical written materials; and (2) Appropriate informing procedures for recipients or their families who are deaf, blind, or who cannot read or understand the English language. (c) Information provided to recipients or their families shall include: (1) Benefits of preventive health care; (2) Services covered under the EPSDT program; (3) Where and how to obtain EPSDT services; (4) Availability of EPSDT services at no cost; UNOFFICIAL 1737-72 (5) Upon request by recipient or family, assistance with scheduling appointments for EPSDT services; and (6) Upon request by recipient or family, assistance with transportation in accordance with subsection 17-1737-82(h) to receive EPSDT services. (d) Newly eligible pregnant women shall be informed about the availability of EPSDT services. A positive response to an offer of EPSDT services during pregnancy constitutes a request for EPSDT services for the child at birth. [Eff 08/01/94 ] (Auth: HRS §346-14) (Imp: 42 C.F.R. §§441.56, 441.62; 42 U.S.C. §1396d)