District of Columbia's HealthCheck Provider Education System

Online trainings and materials on Medicaid's EPSDT benefit for DC providers, agencies, and families...

Online HealthCheck and fluoride varnish trainings

Provider Trainings

HealthCheck, pediatric, Medicaid, and EPSDT resources

Provider Resources

Government resources for agencies and professionals

Agency Resources

Periodicity, screening, reporting, and follow-up resources

Lead Resources

This website provides access to trainings and resources for providers in DC who see children covered under Medicaid:

HealthCheck Training: This training will fulfill your obligations for all MCOs with which you are paneled.* You will receive 5 CME’s upon completion of the curriculum.**
Fluoride Varnish Training: This training will fulfill your obligations to provide and bill for fluoride varnish application in the District.
DC Children's Health, Wellness, and Education Calendar: The Health and Well-Being Subcommittee of the State Early Childhood Development Coordinating Council has developed this online calendar of events that includes health/wellness/educational items.

* MedStar Family Choice; AmeriHealth Caritas DC; Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN); Wellpoint (Formerly Amerigroup DC); and Fee-For-Service Medicaid Providers.

** Georgetown University Medical Center designates this curriculum for a maximum of 5 hours in category 1 credits towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. CME credits will be paid for by the MCOs when you are due for HealthCheck training. Providers must be trained once every 2 years.

Key Programs & Resources

District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Early Stages Screening and Evaluation provides free screenings and evaluations for developmental delays and disabilities in children ages 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months.
Lead Poisoning Prevention Toolkit. This toolkit from the DC Department of Energy and Environment provides resources and information to promote lead poisoning prevention within the community.
Immunization Portal on the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE). This webpage provides information for schools (DC laws, regulations, and policies); information for families (FAQs, outreach materials, and factsheets); and additional information.
DC Health Search helps residents and visitors find primary care facilities in the District of Columbia.
Find a map of DC Pediatric Immunization Locations that include those that accept Medicaid.
See the DC Medicaid HealthCheck Periodicity Schedules (Health and Dental) and HealthCheck Outreach Materials (English and Spanish).

Mental Health Resources

The Behavioral Health Initiative contains a comprehensive list of free mental and behavioral health tools that are available for primary care providers.
PCP Mental Health Education Resourcesfrom the Children’s National Hospital / MedStar Georgetown Mental Health Access Program Collaboration. For CDC and AAP's developmental milestones (2 months - 5 years), see CDC's Learn the Signs, Act Early Developmental Milestones.
School Mental Health In Washington, DC. This page provides videos and resources on DC's behavioral health services for children and youth in public and public charter schools.
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Resource Guide for use by pediatric primary care providers in the Washington, DC area, providing a comprehensive listing of community behavioral health resources.
DC MAP (Mental Health Access in Pediatrics) is a program aimed at improving mental health integration within pediatric primary care, offering links to consultation, training, referrals, education, and medication reviews.

Oral Health Resources

The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaignreminds families that with Medicaid and CHIP, children and teens can receive necessary dental care. The Campaign offers a variety of resources, including a Find a Dentist tool and materials for expectant mothers and children with special needs on their Oral Health Initiative page.