Doctor/Primary Care Provider (PCP) Visits
TennCare Kids is a full program of checkups and health care services for children who have TennCare. These services make sure babies, children, teens and young adults receive the health care they need. Good health begins at birth, so it's important to Check In, Check Up and Check Back!
Call your PCP or TennCare health plan today to schedule an appointment. The checkups and other services are done by doctors, dentists and other health professionals.
What does TennCare Kids provide?
- Free well-child checkups
- Dental checkups and services
- Medical services
- Behavioral health services
- Interperiodic screens as needed
Where do you take your child to get a checkup?
- Your child's PCP
- Your local health department
Do you need help making an appointment?
- Call your child’s PCP or TennCare health plan
Do you need transportation to your appointment?
- Call your TennCare health plan
Call your child's doctor, TennCare health plan or local health department today to schedule an appointment. The checkups and other services are done by doctors, dentists and other health care professionals.
TennCare Kids Provides
- Free well-child checkups
- Dental checkups and services
- Medical treatment
- Behavioral health services
What will happen at the checkup?
- Health History
- Complete Physical Exam
- Lab Tests (as appropriate)
- Immunizations
- Vision/Hearing Screening
- Developmental/Behavioral Screening (as appropriate)
- Advice on how to keep your child healthy
Check back for:
- A follow-up appointment (if needed)
- Your next scheduled visit
- Any new health problem that comes up
What if there is a problem?
TennCare will cover services needed to find or treat medical problems.
To schedule a TennCare Kids visit, call your PCP. If you don't have a PCP, your TennCare health plan or local health department can help.