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Well-child visits are regular medical check-ups that are important for all children from birth to age 21. The visits may also include immunizations. Well-child visits make sure your child is growing up healthy. If the doctor finds a problem, he or she will watch it and treat it early. First Choice wants parents to make sure their children are getting their regular medical checkups. First Choice rewards you when you take your child to the doctor, call Member Services for details.
How often should my child have a well-child visit?
- From birth to age 2 years: at 2 weeks, one month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months and 24 months.
- From age 3 through age 21: every year.
What will be done at a well-child visit?
- Eye and hearing tests
- Blood pressure check
- Dental checkup
- Any needed shots (immunizations)
- Any needed lab tests
- A check for proper growth and development
- Advice about growth progress
Will I have to pay for a well-child visit?
No. Well-child visits are a benefit of being a First Choice member.
How do I schedule my child for a well-child visit?
Call your child's primary care provider (PCP) office to make an appointment. When you call, tell them that your child is a First Choice member. That's why we reward you when you take your child to the doctor. For more information about well visits and our reward program, call our Member Services Department.
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