Well Child Check Ups

Well Child Check Ups

YOUR CHILD NEEDS AN ANNUAL WELL-EXAM EVEN WHEN THEY’RE FEELING FINE

Maintain a regular schedule of preventive check-ups as one of the most important things you can do for their overall wellbeing. These visits are referred to as well-child checks or well-child exams.

Well-child exams are covered by most all healthcare plans and give you valuable, one-on-one time with your child’s primary care doctor. They are conducted in a relaxed setting where you and your child can ask questions, discuss concerns, and maintain a relationship with your doctor.

During the well-child exam COPA pediatricians will track growth and developmental milestones with professional screenings, behavioral assessments, physical exams and planned immunizations. Well-exams can be scheduled up to two months in advance. (We encourage you to plan ahead to see the pediatrician of your choice.)

Keep in mind, the back-to-school season gets very busy, so it’s beneficial to schedule your annual exams in the early spring or late fall.

A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST BE PRESENT AT ANNUAL WELL-EXAMS OF PATIENTS 14 YEARS OR YOUNGER.

A parent or guardian is required to accompany their child, 14 years or younger, to the child’s annual well-exam. The provider will inform the parent or guardian about the health of the child, discuss issues important to the patient, and in some cases COPA must receive permission to administer care.

SPORTS PHYSICALS

If your child is participating in high school sports or other activities which require a medical release, a sports physical can be included with your annual well-exam at no additional fee. Be sure to call COPA and check on your covered benefits prior to the appointment. Check this link for more info.