Programs
Child and Teen Checkups
Child and Teen Checkups
Child and Teen Checkups (C&TC) are complete head-to-toe health and development checkups. They are at no cost to any person under 21 years old who is insured by PrimeWest, Medical Assistance or another publicly funded health plan, like Medica or Blue Plus. Regular C&TC health exams help infants, children and adolescents be the healthiest they can be. Your health care provider can help you understand and address physical, mental or emotional health issues before they become serious.
What’s included in Child and Teen Checkups?
- Information about good physical and mental health
- Time to ask questions and get answers about health, behavior and development
- Time to discuss thoughts, feelings and relationships
- Complete head-to-toe exams
- Vaccines when needed
- Hearing check
- Vision check
- Lab tests when needed
- Development and growth checks
- Fluoride varnish application for certain ages
- Referral to the dentist
How often should children get Child and Teen Checkups?
- Between birth and 1 month
- At ages 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 30 months
- Every year starting at 3 years through 20 years
- More often if needed
If you would like more information about Child and Teen Checkups, Head Start and Early Childhood Screenings, please call Horizon Public Health at 800.450.4177 option 3
Where can I get Child and Teen Checkups for my children?
Please click the following links to find a provider near you:
Child and Teen Checkups by Age Group
Dental Access
This video comes from the West Central Early Childhood Dental Network. Its message illustrates how difficult it is for families with Medical Assistance Insurance to find dental care for their children. While progress is being made through mobile outreach clinics like Apple Tree and Caring Hands the need is ever growing. Progressive legislation could help families access dental care and encourage Minnesota dentists to provide that access. Thank you for watching and educating yourself about this issue.