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FCN (Family Care Network) is sponsored by The Department of Public Welfare for people who have the ACCESS card. Through this plan, consumers can get complete health care from birth through age 20.

EPSDT (Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis and Treatment) is a part of the Medical Assistance Program. Through this federal-state partnership, low-income consumers (birth through 20 years) receive comprehensive, preventive care and treatment in place of episodic, crisis-oriented care. EPSDT exams are administered on a periodic, age-appropriate basis and include evaluations of physical, dental, and mental health status.

Automated Health Systems is contracted to administer all aspects of the Pennsylvania Fee-for-Service and Family Care Network (Primary Care Case Management) EPSDT Programs, including outreach, scheduling, referral and monitoring, and data management. As a result of AHS tracking screenings, referrals and follow-up, consumers receive increased preventive services.

To access more information, click on the links below:

Enrollment	This page will tell you if you qualify to become an FCN Provider, what office equipment is needed, and the steps you need to take to enroll in the program with assistance from your Provider Relations Representative.
Reimbursement	Learn more about reimbursement for participation in the FCN/EPSDT Programs.
Check EPSDT Eligibility	Learn how to check if a patient is eligible for an EPSDT screen.
Forms	Utilize this page to view and print the forms necessary for participation in the FCN/EPSDT Programs, i.e. Referral Form, FCN Supplemental Provider Agreement, and PROMISe Enrollment Forms. There are also instructions for completing the forms and avoiding common errors.
Quality Improvement	Our Quality Improvement page offers a number of tools to aid providers in the FCN/EPSDT Programs. Included are Chart Review Criteria, EPSDT Documentation Tools, and Blood Lead Questionnaires and Guidelines.
Periodicity and Vaccine Schedule	Access the Pennsylvania Children's Checkup (EPSDT) Program Periodicity Schedule and Coding Matrix from the Department of Public Welfare and the current Vaccine Schedule from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Best Practices	This page will give you tips on how to improve your EPSDT compliance rate. Each month, a new provider alert will update you on Program changes and form completion tips.
FAQ	This page provides the answers to questions that are asked most often by Providers.
Who to Contact for More Information	Learn about Automated Health Systems' Support Services. They are available to help you with any questions you may have.
Links	Many helpful links can be found on this page, including Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare Office of Medical Assistance Program Center for Disease Control and Prevention Vaccine Schedule Pennsylvania Department of Health American Academy of Pediatrics Medem, Inc.