Well-child Care

TRICARE covers well-child care for children under age 6 (from birth through age 5) including:

• Newborn care
• History and physical examination 
• Mental health assessment
• Developmental and behavioral appraisal
  • Height and weight
  • Head circumference until age 2
  • Eye and vision screening by primary care provider at birth and at around 6 months old
  • Audiology (hearing) screening before 1 month old
  • Dental screenings
• Routine immunizations
• Tuberculin test at 12 months of age and once during second year of age
• Hemoglobin or hematocrit testing once during first year and once during second year
• Urinalysis once during first year and once during second year
• Annual blood pressure screening for children between 3 and 6 years old
• Blood lead testing
• Health guidance and counseling, including breastfeeding and nutrition counseling
• Routine eye exams