Texas ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Steps is free healthcare and related services for children birth through age 20 who have Medicaid. Regular checkups can help find and prevent health problems, improving your child’s overall health. You can call 1-877-847-8377 and visit the for more information.
Texas ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Steps benefits include:
- Medical checkups starting when your child is born.
- Dental checkups starting at 6 months of age.
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ education for you and your child.
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½care that is individualized for your child.
- ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ screenings for your child’s healthy growth.
- Rides to the doctor or dentist.
Regular Texas ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Steps checkups for babies and toddlers are done within five days after leaving the hospital, and at 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, and 30 months.
For older children, an easy way to remember when Texas ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ Steps medical checkups are due is to schedule an appointment 60 days after their birthday.