Medicaid Recipient

Well-Child Check-ups

Well-child visits help make sure babies, children and teens get the care they need to be and stay healthy. Getting regular well-child check-ups help children and teens stay healthy by:

• Finding health problems early before they become serious.
• Preventing illness by making sure children get the right immunizations.

Use the schedules below to make sure your child receives the appropriate check-ups and immunizations.

Well-child visits are conducted in accordance with the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures recommendation for preventative pediatric care. You can view a complete schedule of recommended preventative services.

South Dakota Medicaid will send you a letter during your child’s birthday month to remind you to schedule a well-child check-up, along with other important services like dental cleanings and vision exams. Letters are tailored to your child’s age group. Click on the age range below to see an example of the letter you will receive:

• 0-3
• 4-6
• 7-10
• 11-18

Well-child check-ups are usually performed by your child’s primary care provider, but your child may also need to see a dentist for dental exams and cleanings and an eye doctor for an eye exam. Read the South Dakota Medicaid well-child brochure to learn more about well-child check-ups and how to schedule a well-child appointment. Medicaid also has made available a printable guide of annual covered services.

Well Visit Brochure | Poster

Important Numbers to Remember:

• Delta Dental:
  877.841.1478
• Medicaid Recipient Hotline:
  800.597.1603
• Non-Emergency Medical Travel:
  866.403.1433
• SD Quits:
  866.SD.QUITS
  

Additional Information:

• CDC Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
• CDC Act Early Page
• Dental Services
• Healthy Living Tips
• South Dakota Immunization Program
• South Dakota Quitline
• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Lead in Paint, Dust & Soil
• Well Visit Social Media Toolkit