Regular pediatric wellness exams with your child’s doctor are an important part of keeping your child healthy. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends well-child visits each year from ages three to 21. Unlike sick visits, well-child visits cover a wide range of health needs, depending on your child’s age. The doctor will ask about your child’s development, give a physical exam and check vision, hearing, cholesterol and blood pressure at recommended ages. Many of these tests and services are no out-of-pocket cost when your child sees a network provider.
Well-child visits also give you a chance to ask questions. Not sure what you should talk about with your child's doctor or what they will look for? Print and complete these pre-visit questionnaires from the American Academy of Pediatrics and bring them to your child's next checkup.
Catch Up On Vaccines at Well-Child Visits
It's hard to watch your child get a shot, but vaccines will help your child stay protected against dangerous childhood diseases. Immunizations are scheduled throughout childhood, with many beginning within the first few months of life. Learn more about the vaccines your child should have. By following a regular schedule, and making sure a child is immunized at the right time, you are ensuring the best defense against dangerous childhood diseases. Meanwhile, here is what you, the parent, should know about immunizations.
If you need help finding a doctor, dietitian or other healthcare provider for your child, visit our directory.
Emotional Health
We often don’t realize that kids can have stress too! Here are some signs your child may need help. If you’re seeing the signs of overload, from emotional outbursts to bullying to overeating, consult with your child’s doctor. They may be eligible for behavioral care.
Help Is Available
Blue Cross offers benefits for children ages 3 to 18 diagnosed with obesity and covered under an eligible, non-grandfathered policy, 52 visits of intensive treatment with eligible health and behavior programs and professionals. The 52 visits with an in-network provider begin when the child is diagnosed with obesity at his or her annual visit. After 52 visits, coverage moves to contract benefits. The coverage is a once-in-a-lifetime benefit.
How to Access these Benefits for Your Child
1. Schedule an appointment with your child's doctor. If you do not have a doctor your child sees regularly, search our directory to find a pediatric or family doctor, or to find a registered dietician.
2. Download this document and bring it with you to your child's appointment to help your provider correctly code the visit as part of the prevention benefit.
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