Child and Teen Checkups
Learn about Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) for Minnesota Health Care Programs members.
What are Child and Teen Checkups?
Child and Teen Checkups are part of the Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program in Minnesota. This is a federal program for children and teens from birth through age 20, and who are eligible for Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid program). It helps ensure they are meeting growth and developmental milestones with regular checkups and immunizations (shots).
What can I expect at a Child and Teen Checkup?
These visits are a chance for you to ask questions and get answers about your child’s or your own health (teens). During a C&TC visit, the doctor will do things like:
- Check height, weight, development and growth
- Make sure immunizations are up-to-date
- Provide dental, hearing and vision screenings
- Blood lead testing
- Discuss healthy eating, safety tips and general health care
- Talk about how to manage stress, as well as social and learning issues
- Talk about the risks of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco use (teens)
- And much more, depending on your child's or your own needs
The Minnesota Department of Health has more information on Child and Teen Checkups and why they're important.
Find a doctor
Choose a doctor or clinic from our network to be your primary care clinic. They will get to know you and keep all of your medical records in one place.
Schedule of age-related screening standards
Every child and teen who is a Minnesota Health Care Programs member is recommended to have a Child and Teen Checkups visit at these ages:
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InfantsAge group: 0-11 months |
Early childhoodAge group: 12 months to 4 years |
Middle childhoodAge group: 5-10 years |
AdolescenceAge group: 11-20 years |
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Checkups by age |
0, 1, 2, 4, 6, 9 months |
12, 15, 18, 24, 30 months 3-4 years (once per year) |
5 -10 years (once per year) |
11-20 years (once per year) |
Immunizations
It is important for your child to be immunized before they are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Your Doctor will talk about vaccines in your yearly wellness checks.
Review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) schedules below to learn when your child should be immunized.
Healthy Rewards Program
When you choose to join Healthy Rewards, you can earn rewards when you complete certain preventive screenings and healthy activities.
Questions? We can help
Call Member Services:
1-800-711-9862 (TTY 711)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
Monday through Friday
The call is free.
You can also find this phone number on the back of your member ID card.