Cabinet Secretary
Matt Althoff
Medicaid Recipient Well-Child Check-ups
Learn how well-child visits help babies, children, and teens get the care they need to grow and stay healthy.
Well-child visits help ensure children and teens stay healthy by:
- Finding health problems early before they become serious.
- Preventing illness by making sure children get the right immunizations.
Use the schedules below to make sure your child receives the appropriate check-ups and immunizations.
Well-child visits are conducted according to the American Academy of Pediatrics Bright Futures recommendations for preventative pediatric care. You can view a complete schedule of recommended preventative services.
South Dakota Medicaid will send you a letter during your child’s birthday month to remind you to schedule a well-child check-up, along with other important services like dental cleanings and vision exams. Letters are tailored to your child’s age group. Click on the age range below to see an example:
Well-child check-ups are usually performed by your child’s primary care provider, but your child may also need dental exams and eye exams. Read the South Dakota Medicaid well-child brochure and the annual covered services guide.
Important Numbers to Remember
- Delta Dental: 877.841.1478
- Medicaid Recipient Hotline: 800.597.1603
- Non-Emergency Medical Travel: 866.403.1433
- SD Quits: 866.SD.QUITS