Children, teens, and young adults (under age 21) enrolled in Medi-Cal qualify for free services and support to stay or get healthy. This includes check-ups, shots, health screenings, and treatment for physical, mental, and dental health problems.
Free Check-Ups
It's important to take your child to regular check-ups, even if they're not sick. Regular check-ups can help keep your child healthy. Check-ups can find and prevent health problems early.
All care is free unless you
have Share of Cost when you qualified for Medi-Cal.
Schedule a Check-Up
You can get help to:
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Find a doctor or set up an appointment
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Get a free ride to and from your appointment
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Ask for language assistance at your appointment
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Ask for interpretive services
Call
Your Managed Care Plan
The phone number is on your plan ID card and your plan's website
What Happens at a Check-Up
Your doctor will:
- Do a physical exam
- Ask about your family's health history
- Give shots (when needed)
- Talk about dental health
- Give fluoride varnish and fluoride supplements (when needed)
- Help you find a dentist
- Check hearing and vision
- Discuss important health topics, such as:
- Development
- Behaviors
- Mental health
- Nutrition
- Sleep
- Safety
- Sun protection
Your doctor will also check for:
- Developmental milestones
- Lead poisoning
- Anemia, if at risk
- Autism
- Depression and anxiety in new mothers
- Tuberculosis (TB), if at risk
- Cholesterol, if at risk
- Other health issues or concerns you have
Covered Services
If a doctor finds a physical, dental, or mental health problem, Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens covers the care needed to treat it.
Covered services include:
- Physical health services, including primary care and specialist visits
- Mental health and drug or alcohol treatment services, including therapy
- Dental check-ups and follow-up services
- Vision services, including eyeglasses
- Hearing services
- COVID-19 testing and treatment
- Medical equipment and supplies, including durable medical equipment
- Medication
- Lab tests, including blood tests to check lead levels, and any needed follow-up care
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Home health services, including nursing care
- Hospital and residential treatment
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For teens/young adults:
- Sexual and reproductive health services
- Pregnancy check-ups
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All other needed services, as your provider determines
If Your Child is Denied Care
Children enrolled in Medi-Cal have the right to regular check-ups and medical services.
See Resources Page for Know Your Rights Guide, if your child's care was denied, reduced, or stopped.
Support
Contact us if you have questions or want to learn more.
Crisis Support
National Suicide Prevention Line
Phone: Dial 988
Live
CalHOPE Crisis Counseling
Phone: (833) 317-HOPE (4673)
Website: www.calhopeconnect.org
Staying Healthy
Learn more about keeping your family healthy.
Healthy Children
Website: www.healthychildren.org
Family PACT
Phone: (916) 650-0414
Website: https://familypact.org/
Your Rights and Responsibilities
Phone: (888) 452-8609
