#BestMe Start the School Year Off Right and Schedule Your Child’s Well-Child Visit Today

The summer days are quickly coming to an end and back-toschool season is fast approaching. Scheduling and making the trip to your child’s provider appointment can feel tiring. We are all busy, especially during the start of the school year. However, it’s important to visit your child’s primary care provider (PCP) to determine if your child is healthy.

Make sure to schedule your child’s well-child visit soon. Depending on their age, your child’s PCP will conduct different tests and exams. Try to make the visit around your child’s birthday. That way it is easy to remember.

The PCP will probably want to see your child at or around these ages:

• 3 – 5 days old

• 1 month

• 2 months

• 4 months

• 6 months

• 9 months

• 12 months (1 year)

• 15 months

• 18 months

• 24 months (2 years)

• Every year starting at age 3 – 21

Checkups are part of your child’s benefits with AmeriHealth Caritas District of Columbia. They should not cost you money. If you need help making an appointment or getting to the PCP’s office, call Enrollee Services at 1-800-408-7511 (TTY 1-800-5701190). To learn more about well-child appointments, visit https:// www.amerihealthcaritasdc.com/preventive-care/member/wellchild/index.aspx.

We want to make sure you and your family stay covered for all your healthcare needs. Here’s what you need to do now.

ACT NOW HERE’S HOW

Confirm your household information and report any changes

Recertify and renew your benefits

Online: https://districtdirect. dc.gov/ua/ Mobile App: District Direct In Person: At a Service Center To find a location near you, visit www.dhs.dc.gov/service/findservice-center-near-you

Online: https://districtdirect. dc.gov/ua/ Mobile App: District Direct In Person: Drop your completed renewal documents off at a Service Center Mail: Mail completed renewal documents to:

Department of Human Services Economic Security Administration Case Record Management Unit P.O. Box 91560 Washington, DC 20090

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Need more information about renewing your benefits?

We are here to help. Call your health plan:

• Amerigroup DC

1-800-600-4441

• AmeriHealth Caritas DC

1-800-408-7511

• Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc.

1-866-937-4549

• MedStar Family Choice District of Columbia 1-888-404-3549

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English: If you do not speak and/or read English, please call your health plan 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A representative will help you.

Español: Si no habla o lee inglés, llame a su plan médico las 24 horas del día, los siete días de la semana. Un representante le ayudará.

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