Children's preventive care
Children and toddlers grow and change fast in early childhood. Routine visits with a Primary Care Provider (PCP) help keep your child healthy, and offer the chance for you to get regular updates on your child’s health and development.
All of the below well-child visits are covered at no cost to you, with a network provider* (click the links to read what you can expect at these visits):
1 week after hospital discharge
2-month visit
4-month visit
6-month visit
9-month visit
12-month visit
15-month visit
18-month visit
24-month visit
Some providers may schedule a 30-month visit
Starting at age 3, schedule an annual preventive visit with your child’s PCP each year.
Well-child visits
Well-child visits may also be referred to as well-baby exams, well-child checks or routine checkups.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends regular well-child visits until your child turns three years of age, and then annually after that. These visits are an important part of keeping young children healthy!
At well-child visits, these preventive services and more are covered at no ($0) out-of-pocket costs to you when performed by an in-network provider*:
When you see an in-network provider, you'll pay no ($0) out-of-pocket costs for preventive services. At these visits, your child's provider will:
- Monitor growth and development
- Check for any health concerns
- Discuss emotions, behavior and safety
- Provide age-specific vaccinations, screenings, and tests
- Screen for lead poisoning if your child is at risk
- Talk through your questions and concerns
See a list of covered preventive services for children at healthcare.gov.
Visit the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for more about well-child visits.
Childhood Vaccinations
Vaccines help keep children safe and free from vaccine-preventable diseases, and approved vaccines are covered with $0 cost to you when given by a network provider*. Here are five reasons to vaccinate children:
- Immunizations can save a child’s life.
- Vaccinations are safe and effective.
- Immunity protects others.
- Immunizations can save time and money.
- Immunizations help protect future generations.
View the CDC’s vaccines for children page to learn more. If your child misses a recommended vaccine, talk with your child’s PCP about catching up—in most cases it isn’t too late.
*If your plan uses a provider network, review your summary of benefits and coverage for network provider details.