What well-child visits does TRICARE cover?
Quick Answer
TRICARE covers all recommended well-child visits from newborn through age 18 at no cost, including immunizations and developmental screenings.
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Key Takeaways
- All recommended visits covered
- No cost with network
- Immunizations included
- Developmental screening included
Detailed Answer
Well-child care is covered as preventive care.
Covered Visits
- Newborn (within days)
- 1 month, 2 months, 4 months
- 6 months, 9 months, 12 months
- 15 months, 18 months
- 24 months, 30 months
- Annual visits 3-18 years
What's Included
- Physical examination
- Growth and development check
- Immunizations
- Vision and hearing screening
- Developmental screening
- Anticipatory guidance
- Lead screening when appropriate
Cost
- Network providers: $0
- Preventive care benefit
- Immunizations: $0
- Lab work if preventive: $0
Finding Pediatric Care
- Choose pediatrician (PCM for Prime)
- MTF pediatric clinic
- Network pediatricians
- TRICARE provider directory
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Related Questions
What services does TRICARE cover?
TRICARE covers preventive care, doctor visits, hospitalization, surgery, mental health, maternity, prescriptions, and more with some requiring authorization.
What preventive care does TRICARE cover?
TRICARE covers annual physicals, immunizations, cancer screenings, well-child visits, and other preventive services at no cost with network providers.
What do most military families add to their TRICARE coverage?
Supplemental health insurance is the most common addition — it covers dental, vision, and out-of-pocket costs that TRICARE leaves uncovered. Life insurance and a legal will are also highly recommended.
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