Coordinators connect individuals to well-child care and screenings for eligible newborns, children and young adults

Eligibility

Newborns, children and adolescents through the age of 20 who are eligible for Medicaid

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Children from birth - age 20 who have Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare insurance

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Description

Preventive care keeps kids healthy! Coordinators at these agencies help individuals know if they are eligible for services and connect them with local clinics and agencies that provide comprehensive well-child exams. These exams include age-appropriate preventive, dental, mental health, and developmental screenings.

More information about the Child and Teen Checkups program can be found online.

Additional Information

Infants should see their medical provider for preventive health care at least six times during their first year. Children should have an annual health check-up starting at the age of 3 - 20 years.

Benefits include:

• Complete physical exam
• Immunizations
• Hearing and vision checks
• Lab tests
• Growth measurements
• Developmental screening
• Dental varnishing application
• Guidance about physical and mental health needs

About This Location

Get help with finding:

• A medical or dental clinic
• Transportation assistance
• Translation services
• Scheduling
• Resources such as food, mental health, crisis or shelter assistance

Features

• Area Served by County
  • St. Louis County

• Medical Specialties
  • Pediatrics

• Payment
  • Free / no cost to eligible clients
  • Medicaid (Medical Assistance)