Bright Futures
Bright Futures services are available for children under the age of 19. They are sometimes also referred to as well-baby or well-child checkups. Your child may be seen by a pediatrician, family practice doctor, or CRNP. The provider you choose for your child will be your child’s PCP.
The purpose of this service is to detect potential health problems early and to make sure your child stays healthy. If you have questions or want more information, contact Member Services at 1-855-445-1920 or TTY 711.
When Should a Bright Futures Exam Be Completed?
Children and young adults should have their examinations completed based on the schedule listed below. It is important to follow this schedule even if your child is not sick. Your provider will tell you when these visits should occur. Infants and toddlers will need several visits per year, while children between the ages of 3 to 19 will need just one visit per year.
Recommended Screening Schedule | |||
3-5 Days | By 1 Month | 2 Months | 4 Months |
6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months | 15 Months |
18 Months | 24 Months | 30 Months |
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Children 3-19 should be screened yearly | |||
What Will the Provider Do during the Bright Futures Exam?
Your provider will ask you and your child questions, perform tests, and check how much your child has grown. The following services are some of the services that may be performed during an exam depending on the child’s age and needs of the child:
- A complete physical exam
- Immunization
- Vision test
- Hearing test
- Autism screening
- Tuberculosis screening
- Dyslipidemia
- Sexually transmitted infections
- HIV
- Anemia
- Oral health screening
- Blood pressure check
- Health and safety education
- Check of the child’s body mass index (BMI)
- Measurements
- Newborn Blood
- Screen and/or counsel for tobacco, alcohol, and substance use starting at age 11
- Urinalysis screening
- Blood lead screening test
- Developmental screening
- Depression screening starting at age 12
- Maternal depression screening
WellKids by PA Health and Wellness covers services that are needed to treat health problems that are identified during the Bright Futures exam.
Additional services are available for children with special needs. Talk to your provider about whether or not your child may need these additional services.