Well-being visits

Be sure your child has a checkup at birth and when they are¹:

• 3-5 days old for newborns discharged in less than 48 hours after delivery
• 1 month old
• 2 months old
• 4 months old
• 6 months old
• 9 months old
• 12 months old
• 15 months old
• 18 months old
• 24 months old
• 30 months old
• Once every year for ages 3 - 20

These visits help your child’s doctor detect, diagnose, and treat health problems as early as possible.

Well-being visits can include:

• Preventive and comprehensive services
• Physical exams
• Growth measurements
• Immunizations and vaccines, PDF opens new window
• Vision and hearing screenings
• Dental screenings
• Other important tests and services
• Referrals for diagnosis and treatment, if necessary

Need help finding a doctor for your child? Use our online Find a Doctor service. You also can call us at 1-800-444-9137 (TTY: 711).

Remember to:

• Make and keep appointments with your child’s doctor when your child is well, not just when your child is sick
• Talk to your child’s doctor about any concerns you have

Be sure to call your child’s doctor today to set up the next well-being visit.

1. Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment. Medicaid.gov. https://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid/benefits/early-and-periodic-screening-diagnostic-and-treatment/index.html, opens new window. Last accessed: August 26, 2020.