Health Tracks
North Dakota Health Tracks, also known as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program, is a preventative health care program for newborns, children and young adults through age 20 who are enrolled in Medicaid.
The program is made up of comprehensive periodic screenings and well-child checkups that help prevent and identify health problems before they become too complex and costly to treat.
Covered Services
Health Tracks may cover:
- Physical exams
- Hearing and vision checks
- Glasses and hearing aids
- Vaccines (shots) and labs
- Dental care, braces, fluoride varnish
- Health education
- Behavioral health screenings
- Growth and development checks
- Nutrition counseling
- Other health services
Health Tracks benefits may be available to Medicaid enrollees at no charge.
Households with a client share may be responsible for the cost of some services. Client share is a monthly amount a person must pay in medical bills before the Medicaid program will pay for medical care received.
A Health Tracks coordinator will help schedule appointments for services and will also help with finding transportation to services. Some services require prior approval, so check with your coordinator about these requirements.
Screening Schedule
Health Tracks screenings are recommended at these ages:
| Newborn | 12 Months |
| 2-5 days old | 15 Months |
| 1 Month | 18 Months |
| 2 Months | 24 Months |
| 4 Months | 30 Months |
| 6 Months | Every year from age 3 through 20 |
| 9 Months |
Dental Care:
- First visit - after a child’s first tooth appears or by age one, or sooner, if a problem occurs.
- Checkups every six months.
Vaccine Information
The North Dakota Department of Health has various resources including vaccine schedules for children and adults, provider locator and other reliable information available here.
Contact Information
For more information, contact a Health Tracks coordinator in the county where you live.
| Health Tracks Coordinator | Phone Number | Counties Served by Coordinator |
|---|---|---|
| Tara Berg | 701-795-3722 | Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Foster, Pierce, Ramsey, Rolette, Towner and Wells counties |
| Lynette Canode | 701-227-7430 | Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Grant, Hettinger, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sioux, Slope and Stark counties |
| Cheri Langei | 701-239-8976 | Cass, Ransom, Richland and Sargent counties |
| Bailey Smith | 701-795-3987 | Grand Forks, Griggs, Nelson, Pembina, Steele, Traill and Walsh counties |
| Laurie Kramer | 701-253-3021 | Barnes, Burleigh, Dickey, Emmons, Kidder, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh and Stutsman counties |
| Cindy Bexell | 701-857-6919 | Bottineau, Burke, Divide, McHenry, McKenzie, McLean, Mountrail, Renville, Sheridan, Ward and Williams counties |
Resources
Health Tracks brochure - January 2021
Medical Services Division
North Dakota Department of Human Services
600 E Boulevard Ave, Dept 325
Bismarck, ND 58505-0250
Telephone: (701) 328-7068
Toll-free: (800) 755-2604
ND Relay TTY: (800) 366-6888
Fax: (701) 328-1544
E-mail: dhsmed@nd.gov
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