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Published Date: 2025-03-21

Environmental Lead Investigation Services

Last month, we highlighted the importance of universal blood lead toxicity testing for children. If this testing identifies that a child has an Elevated Blood Lead Level (EBLL), Environmental Lead Investigation (ELI) Services* are covered for eligible members.

Providers can refer pediatric Highmark Wholecare members with a Blood Lead Level of 3.5 µg/dL or higher by blood draw to an ELI Provider. This is a very important step in removing lead from the home that is elevating the child’s blood lead levels.

Highmark Wholecare has 3 Environmental Lead Investigation Providers:

Locale	Provider	Instructions
Allegheny County Residents	Allegheny County Health Department	Please fax a prescription including a diagnosis, lead level, and parent/guardian contact information to 412-350-2792.
Adams Cumberland Dauphin Fulton Franklin Huntingdon Lancaster Lebanon Perry York	Pinnacle Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program	Please utilize referral form found on the Highmark Wholecare website. Please fax the completed form to: 717-221-5277.
All others	Accredited Environmental Technologies (AET)	Please utilize this Referral Form.

*Investigation eligibility is dependent on no prior investigation for the address.

If Lead is Found in the Home

The State of Pennsylvania requires that lead based paint fixes must be made by a licensed lead abatement (removal) contractor. If home repairs for lead are needed, they must be done by a licensed EPA Renovation Repair and Painting contractor.

Questions regarding Highmark Wholecare’s EPSDT program can be directed to EPSDTinfo@HighmarkWholecare.com. Additional information can also be found on the EPSDT webpage of our Highmark Wholecare provider website.

We appreciate your partnership in identifying and eliminating high blood lead levels among our Highmark Wholecare members!