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Published Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Environmental Lead Investigation Services

Last month, we highlighted the importance of universal blood lead toxicity testing for children. For EPSDT Highmark Wholecare members with a confirmed Blood Lead Level of 3.5 µg/dL or higher, providers can refer them to an Environmental Lead Investigation (ELI) Provider. These important ELI services, assist in identifying lead in the home, are covered for eligible members.

Highmark Wholecare has 3 Environmental Lead Investigation Providers:

	Locale	Provider	Instructions
1.	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.
2.	Adams Cumberland Dauphin Fulton Franklin Huntingdon Lancaster Lebanon Perry York	Pinnacle Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program	Please use the Pinnacle Referral Form and fax the completed form to 717-782-2709.
3.	All others	Accredited Environmental Technologies (AET)	Please use the Environmental Lead Investigation Referral Form.

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.

For any questions please contact EPSDTinfo@HighmarkWholecare.com, or visit the Highmark Wholecare Provider Resource Center.