Molinalogo

Member Information

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:

• Find a doctor or set up an appointment
• Get a free ride to and from your appointment
• Ask for interpretive services at your appointment

Call Member Services

Phone: (800) 665-4621

Or Call

Medi-Cal Member Help Line

Phone: (800) 541-5555

TDD: (800) 430-7077

Web: www.dhcs.ca.gov/myMedi-Cal

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
• For teens/young adults:
  • Sexual and reproductive health services
  • Pregnancy check-ups
• 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.

Read the Your Medi-Cal Rights Guide if your child's care was denied, reduced, or stopped.

Support

Contact us if you have questions or want to learn more.

Resources

Patient Materials

Outreach Brochures

• Kids
• Kids (Spanish)
• Teens
• Teens (Spanish)
• Teens (Arabic)
• Teens (Armenian)
• Teens (Cambodian)
• Teens (Farsi)
• Teens (Hindi)
• Teens (Hmong)
• Teens (Japanese)
• Teens (Korean)
• Teens (Laotian)
• Teens (Mien)
• Teens (Punjabi)
• Teens (Russian)
• Teens (Simplified Chinese)
• Teens (Tagalog)
• Teens (Thai)
• Teens (Traditional Chinese)
• Teens (Ukrainian)
• Teens (Vietnamese)
• Kids (Arabic)
• Kids (Armenian)
• Kids (Cambodian)
• Kids (Farsi)
• Kids (Hindi)
• Kids (Hmong)
• Kids (Japanese)
• Kids (Korean)
• Kids (Laotian)
• Kids (Mien)
• Kids (Punjabi)
• Kids (Russian)
• Kids (Simplified Chinese)
• Kids (Tagalog)
• Kids (Thai)
• Kids (Traditional Chinese)
• Kids (Ukrainian)
• Kids (Vietnamese)
  
  

Medi-Cal Rights

• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Spanish)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Arabic)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Armenian)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Cambodian)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Farsi)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Hindi)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Hmong)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Japanese)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Korean)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Laotian)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Mien)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Punjabi)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Russian)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Simplified Chinese)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Tagalog)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Thai)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Traditional Chinese)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Ukrainian)
• Your Medi-Cal Rights guide (Vietnamese)

Apply for Medi-Cal