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By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366
*Most health plans must cover a set of preventive health services for children at no cost when delivered by an in-network provider. This includes Marketplace and Medicaid coverage.
Coverage for children’s preventive health services
All Marketplace health plans and many other plans must cover the following list of preventive services for children without charging you a copayment or coinsurance. This is true even if you haven’t met your yearly deductible.
1. Alcohol and Drug Use assessments for adolescents
2. Autism screening for children at 18 and 24 months
3. Behavioral assessments for children at the following ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
4. Blood Pressure screening for children at the following ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years , 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
5. Cervical Dysplasia screening for sexually active females
6. Depression screening for adolescents
7. Developmental screening for children under age 3
8. Dyslipidemia screening for children at higher risk of lipid disorders at the following ages: 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
9. Fluoride Chemoprevention supplements for children without fluoride in their water source
10. Gonorrhea preventive medication for the eyes of all newborns
11. Hearing screening for all newborns
12. Height, Weight and Body Mass Index measurements for children at the following ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
13. Hematocrit or Hemoglobin screening for children
14. Hemoglobinopathies or sickle cell screening for newborns
15. HIV screening for adolescents at higher risk
16. Hypothyroidism screening for newborns
17. Immunization vaccines for children from birth to age 18 —doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations vary:
– Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
– Haemophilus influenzae type b
– Hepatitis A
– Hepatitis B
– Human Papillomavirus
– Inactivated Poliovirus
– Influenza (Flu Shot)
– Measles
– Meningococcal
– Pneumococcal
– Rotavirus
– Varicella
18. Iron supplements for children ages 6 to 12 months at risk for anemia
19. Lead screening for children at risk of exposure
20. Medical History for all children throughout development at the following ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years , 5 to 10 years , 11 to 14 years , 15 to 17 years.
21. Obesity screening and counseling
22. Oral Health risk assessment for young children Ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years.
23. Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening for this genetic disorder in newborns
24. Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention counseling and screening for adolescents at higher risk
25. Tuberculin testing for children at higher risk of tuberculosis at the following ages: 0 to 11 months, 1 to 4 years, 5 to 10 years, 11 to 14 years, 15 to 17 years.
26. Vision screening for all children.*
*www.Healthcare.gov
Also remember when moving, getting married or divorced, adding to your family you have a special enrollment period to apply or change your health insurance coverage. Also check your wills, trusts, and make sure they follow Florida’s laws and guidelines. Establish yourself with a local attorney, CPA, Financial Planner / Insurance Agent. An annual review is very important. Too many times people assume. Don’t assume. Ask a professional, most of the time your first consultation is at no charge.
To learn more schedule an appointment contact:
Logical Insurance Solutions
Dee Merritt
239-362-0855
www.Logicalinsurance.com
Dee@Logicalinsurance.com
