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KAN Be Healthy is a medicaid
program to help children and young adults stay healthy with regular check-ups.
It is for everyone who is 20 or under and has a medical ID card. It is a federal
program to provide good health by finding and treating, medical, dental,
developmental and emotional problems.
KAN Be Healthy services are important because
they:
- Prevent illness - Regular
check-ups and immunizations (shots) help keep kids healthy.
- Find problems early -
Check-ups help find problems so they can be treated before they become
serious.
Medical - Kan Be Healthy
When to get screens:
Birth 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18,and 24 months;
then every year until age 6;
then every 2 years through
age 20
When you or your child's KBH medical screens are up-to date, you can
have extra services like:
- Over the counter medicines with a
prescription (check with the pharmacist)
- Immunizations (shots)
- Rides to the doctor
- Diet & Nutrition Counseling
- Many, many more
Dental - Kan Be Healthy
When to
get screens:
Every year
When KBH dental screens are up-to-date, you
or your child can get services like:
- Teeth cleaning
- Fluoride treatment
- Fillings
- Teeth pulled
Vision - Kan Be Healthy
When to
get screens: Every 2 years after 3 years of age
When KBH vision screens are up-to date, you or your child may
get glasses when needed or extra tests when needed.
Hearing - Kan Be Healthy
When to
get screens:
Every 3 years after age 3
When KBH hearing screens are up-to-date, you or your child may
get hearing tests and extra services.
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