Child Health and Disability Prevention Program
Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP) provides free health check-ups for infants, children, teens and young adults based on periodic screening guidelines set by the federal government.
CHDP check-ups help to identify potential health problems. If your child has a problem identified during a CHDP check-up, referrals are made for appropriate treatment.
You may also take your children for CHDP check-ups when they need a school or sports physical.
CHDP does not cover doctor’s visits for illness or injury.
Who is eligible?
All children with Medi-Cal age 0 to 21
Low income, uninsured children age 0 to 19
Children enrolled in Head Start and State preschool programs
What does it cover?
CHDP offers a full range of health assessments based on the child’s age and can include:
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Complete physical examination
Health and developmental history
Oral health assessment
Nutritional assessment
Behavioral assessment
Immunizations (appropriate for age)
Vision screening
Hearing screening
Lab tests (anemia, blood lead, etc.)
Health education
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When potential problems are found during a CHDP check-up, referrals for treatment are made. Often children will have to receive treatment from a different doctor or clinic than the one where they had the check-up. The doctor or clinic that identifies the problem will help make the treatment appointment and provide the necessary paperwork.
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