Keeping up with kids’ routine medical appointments and vaccines helps protect their health now and for the future. Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) covers kids’ medical needs, including regular check-ups and vaccines. Parents and caregivers, if your child has Medicaid or CHIP, call their doctor or other health care providers to schedule any appointments such as routine check-ups and vaccinations they may have missed. Families without health insurance may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance available through Medicaid or CHIP and they can enroll at any time of the year. Visit the “Find Coverage for Your Family” map on InsureKidsNow.gov or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) to learn more. We accept comments in the spirit of our comment policy: https://www.hhs.gov/web/social-media/policies/index.html Additionally, please view the HHS Privacy Policy: https://www.hhs.gov/privacy.html
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If you are age 45 years or older, it may be time to talk with a health care professional about colorectal (colon) cancer screening. Medicare, Medicaid, and the Marketplace have you covered. For more information, visit HealthCare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596. A message from the Centers for Medicare & M
Think teeth. Medicaid and CHIP cover many children’s dental services, including teeth cleanings, fluoride treatments, and fillings. For more information about children's dental health, contact your Indian health care provider, visit InsureKidsNow.gov, or call 1-877-543-7669. A message from the Cente
Prevent the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses by rolling up your sleeve to get a flu shot. Mask Up! Sleeve Up! Contact your local Indian health care provider for more information, or visit: www.medicare.gov/coverage/flu-shots. A message from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
