Kan Be Healthy
KAN-Be-Healthy is a medicaid program to keep 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.