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Well baby care in child only policy

originally posted: 11/22/2006 reposted: 2/18/2011 This post has not been recently reviewed or revised by the author and may be out of date. If in doubt, please send a new question or ask for an update.

Q: If I change health insurance policies will well-baby care visits be covered?

A: Well-care is covered under child-only policies the same as under family policies. This is a matter of state insurance law and is not affected by the type of health insurance policy. The only exceptions are supplemental health insurance policies that are exempt from these laws. Do not assume that all care is covered; insurance companies cover only the well baby care provided for in your state's law. Pediatricians commonly recommend additional tests and procedures not covered as part of the state mandates. More information on this topic is included in the article "Trends in Children's Health Insurance".

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Well Baby Care "Trends in Children's Health Insurance"