HealthChek

Benefits:

• Vision Exams: Every 12 months to find and/or treat problems. Glasses are provided if necessary.  

  • Eyeglasses and other vision care services are covered by HealthChek. The program provides services to find and treat vision problems.

  • Vision services may include a complete eye exam and eyeglasses.

  • Your child can get a vision exam every 12 months.

• Dental Services: Every six months, starting around age 3, sooner if referred by a doctor.  

  • Dental services are also covered by HealthChek.

  • Under the program, all children three years old or older should be referred to a dentist every six months for a dental checkup and any needed treatment.

  • Younger children may be referred to the dentist if it looks like they may have dental problems.

  • Dental checkups include teeth cleaning and a dental exam for cavities and other problems. After the exam, the dentist will tell you what other dental treatment will need to be done to keep your child's teeth strong and healthy.

  • The dentist may schedule more appointments to complete the treatment needed for your child's teeth.

• Well Child Exams: Eight allowed from birth to age two. Once a year thereafter until age twenty-one.

How to Qualify:

• Participants must be under the age of 21
• Must be eligible for Medicaid services
• If not currently, enroll in Medicaid

How to Get Started:
HealthChek eligibility is automatic when Medicaid is approved.

Contact Information: Phone: (740) 432-2381 or 1-800-307-8422

Guernsey County Department of Job & Family Services, Child Support Enforcement Agency
Last modified: 11/20/09
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