Child and Teen Checkups are wellness exams (or regular checkups) required to provide quality health care for children, teens and young adults who are eligible for Medical Assistance (MA).

Regular checkups are important for health. Your doctor or clinic will tell you when checkups are due for you or your child. The Child and Teen Checkups program reminds families when it is time for a checkup by sending letters, calls and texts.

Child and Teen Checkups help children and teens on the path to greater success in school. Also, it gives a teen or young adult an opportunity to talk with their doctor or nurse about issues like smoking, drug use, sexual health - issues that a parent and teen do not feel comfortable talking about.

Annual health checkups are important for all family members to help prevent illness. Child and Teen Checkups are free by your MN Medical Assistance Health Plan.

Free Checkups

Free checkups and preventive health services are available for children, teens and young adults up to age 21 who are enrolled in Medical Assistance or MinnesotaCare. 

Checkups give families and health care providers an opportunity to monitor children's growth and development, screen for and identify potential concerns, and treat them to prevent bigger problems later on. Free Child & Teen Checkups services: 

• Medical Checkups
• Dental Checkups
• Vision Services
• Mental Health Services
• Hearing Services

Checkups Include:

• Complete physical exam
• Information about good physical health
• Information about thoughts, feelings and relationships with others
• Questions and answers about your child's health and development
• Immunizations
• Hearing check
• Vision check
• Lab tests
• Checks on growth and development
• Fluoride varnish treatments
• Referral to the dentist
• Form completion for Head Start, WIC, school or daycare

How Often Should I or My Child Get a Checkup?

• Between birth and one month
• At ages 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24 and 30 months
• Annually between the ages of 3 and 21
• More often if needed

How Do I Make an Appointment?

You can make an appointment with your family doctor, or we can help you find a doctor. Call 218-299-7221 and our friendly staff will be glad to help you

Get more information about Child and Teen Checkups call or text 218-329-4758.