Well-child visits

Nothing matters more than your child’s health

Kids grow fast. Routine well‑child visits help make sure they stay healthy. They’re covered at no cost by Priority Health Medicaid plans.

How often should kids have well-child visits?

Newborns, infants and toddlers (birth – 2 years old)

Six well-child visits are recommended within the first 15 months of life. Providers check development, do a physical exam, and complete screenings like lead tests at 12 and 24 months.

Preschool and school-age children (ages 3-12 years)

One visit is recommended each year. For older kids, providers may combine it with a sports physical. Providers will check growth, overall health, and mental, emotional and social development.

Teens and young adults (ages 13-21)

One visit is recommended each year. Providers may combine it with a sports physical. Providers will do a physical exam. They may also discuss your child’s mental health, self‑esteem, and overall well‑being.

Early well-child visits matter

Learn why well‑child visits in the first three years are essential for helping your baby stay healthy and on track:

What to expect during a well-child visit

Physical exam: This will include measurements of height, weight, blood pressure, and BMI percentile, plus checks of your child’s eyes and ears.
Immunizations: Recommended vaccines or booster shots are given (you can view the CDC’s childhood immunization recommendations here).
Developmental Screenings: Assessments of developmental milestones, social, and emotional health.
Specialty Screenings: Vision, hearing and other tests like lead screening, when needed.

Guidance & support: Your child’s provider can answer questions and offer guidance to support healthy growth and development.

Don’t skip the yearly checkup

Yearly well-child visits after age 3 help with school readiness, keep vaccines up to date, and catch issues early. Learn why these visits stay important into early adulthood.

Need a ride to your child’s appointment?

Your Priority Health Medicaid plan includes no-cost transportation assistance and mileage reimbursement. Schedule a ride by calling our partner, SafeRide at 833.944.0535 at least three days before your appointment.

How to find or change your child’s provider

Use our Find-a-Doctor tool to search for a local in-network provider. Enter your location and plan type for the best results. You can also call Customer Care at 888.975.8102 for help.

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