Healthy Communities (formerly EPSDT) is a Medicaid program for children and youth age 20 and under and pregnant women. The Healthy Communities Program helps children and pregnant women apply for CHP+ or Medicaid benefits and achieve or maintain health through regular checkups.

A Family Coordinator can:

• Direct pregnant women to B4Babies and Beyond for application assistance, a physician appointment and referrals to community resources.
• Direct or help children apply for Medicaid or CHP+ and answer questions
• Find a physician and Medical Home
• Explain Medicaid and CHP+ benefits such as:
  • Vision care
  • Dental care
  • Mental health and behavioral services
  • Prescription drugs
  • Co payments
  • Put you in touch with other low or no cost services in the community like the Food Bank, transportation, Head Start, WIC supplemental food program and Nurse Family Partnership