child health insurance you can afford!

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know what to askmy doctor or nurse

know what to tellmy doctor or nurse

Parents are the protectors of their children.

Good health protects a child from sickness

and injury. Parents want their children to

have a healthy and safe childhood.

the parent’s pledge for good health

I pledge that my child will see a doctor or nurse and get afull checkup right after birth.

I pledge that my child’s eyes and ears will be checkedbefore age 2.

I pledge that my child will see a dentist by age 1.

I pledge that I will take my child to a doctor or nurse for acheckup every year.

I pledge that all my child’s shots will be up to date andcurrent.

I pledge to hug and comfort my child often and preventviolence or abuse.

“I want to be healthy andsafe. I need your help.

Please take the parent’spledge.”

what youshould expectfrom yourchild’s doctorCourtesy and respect.

Participation in decision-makingabout your child’s care.

An appointment in a reasonable amount of time.

Prompt and reasonable responses to your questions andrequests.

All information about your child’s condition, treatmentplan, alternatives, risks and expected outcome.

The right to refuse any treatment, unless required by law.

The ability to voice a complaint or file a grievance with theinsurance program.

pick me a good doctor—please!

“Most insuranceprograms will askyou to choose adoctor for me. Soget with it!”

Ask your family, friends and neighbors.

Who do they use?

Who do they like?

Is the doctor good with kids?

Do you get answers from the doctor?

Your child care provider may be able to help you.

“It’s your job tomake sure that

you and mydoctor are

doingeverythingyou can to

keep mehealthy and

safe.”

use this checklist as a reminderFirst full checkup

Shots are up-to-date

Developmental screening

Vision & hearing screening

Doctor visit every year

Dentist visit every year

Ask doctor about nutrition and weight

Talk with teacher about child’s progress

some questions to ask atyour child’s next visit

Has my child received a full checkup? Is his/her growthnormal?

Have my child’s eyes and ears been checked? Are thereany problems with my child’s vision or hearing?

My child is not talking much. She/he is two now and I’mworried. Is there something wrong?

What kinds of things should I be doing with my child tohelp him/her learn to read?

How can I get my child to sleep in his/her own bed?

My child is having trouble at school/child care withbehavior. Would you help me out with this?

What kinds of foods should my child be eating? Is mychild’s weight a problem?

What is the medicine for? Is it still needed?

What are some signs of abuse?

When should we potty train?

“My doctor mightbe busy, but

always askquestions and getanswers about my

growth anddevelopment, and what

needs to happennext.”

things to askmy doctor or nurse

What to talk to the doctor about.

Behavior problems at school/child care

Changes in sleeping habits

Changes in eating habits

Changes in body development and skills

Accurate information to the best of

your knowledge

Family changes: such as divorce, legal

problems, siblings, and homelessness

your child’s developmentChildren develop skills like sitting up,walking, and saying words at certain ages.

There are average ages for the development of allskills. Tests are used to find out if your child’sdevelopment is the same as other children his/her age.

All children are unique, and they develop at their ownpace. If your child doesn’t have these skills by a certainage, he/she may need help.

Getting help right away is the best. A doctor or a childdevelopment specialist may need to evaluate your child.

Ask your doctor what tests have been done on your child.

Ask your doctor to go over the test results with you.

things to tellmy doctor or nurse

“How am I doing?”

“I want todo well in

school.”

read for health!

success in school starts with reading• Read at a regular time everyday, like bedtime

• Read books with rhymes

• Listen as your child practices reading

• Have your child reread favorite books; children gainconfidence when using books and words they know

• Point out words your child missed and help him/her, or readit correctly

• Talk with your child about what she/he is reading.

• Encourage reading on his/her own

• Let your child know you are proud of her/his reading

• Visit the library often; story times, homework help, as well asother wonderful activities can be found for the whole family.

resourcesFlorida Child Health Insurance www.floridakidcare.orgAmerican Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.orgFamily Health www.familyhealth.orgDental Health www.ada.org www.aapd.orgAllergy, Asthma & Immunology www.aaaai.org/Abstinence Program www.itsgreattowait.comDARE Program www.dare.comTobacco Education www.truth.org Bright Futures www.brightfutures.orgSchool Readiness www.schoolreadiness.orgwww.headstartinfo.org www.fpg.unc.edu/Boost Babies’ Brainpower www.zerotothree.org/brainwonders/National Program for Playground Safety www.uni.edu/playground/Dealing with Feelings www.kidshealth.org/kid/feeling/Exceptional Parent Magazine www.eparent.com/Children Medical Services www.cms-kids.com/Raising Special Kids with Special Needs www.our-kids.org/Our-KidsBreastfeeding Information www.lalecheleague.orgGood Nutrition Sites www.doh.state.fl.us/family/mooove/milk.htmwww.eatright.org www.nof.org www.nutrition.govAmerican Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreationwww.aahperd.orgSIDS Alliance www.sidsalliance.orgFlorida Immunization Site www.immunizeflorida.orgA website for Kids Http://legal.firn.edu/kids/kids.htmlChildren’s Safety Zone www.sosnet.com/safety/safety1.htmlLaughter: Good for the Body and Soul www.teehee.com/www.hocm.org/jokes.html www.laughter.comCulturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services http://clas.uiuc.edu/

child health insurance you can afford!The Florida KidCare program offers families peace of mindthrough its child health insurance program.

Monthly premiums depend on your household’s size andincome. There is no charge for Medicaid. Most familiespay $15 or $20 a month. If you need to pay more, FloridaKidCare will let you know. Eligible uninsured children agesbirth through age 18 will receive a full array of healthbenefits including:

• doctor’s visits• check-ups• shots• hospital• surgery• prescriptions• vision• hearing• mental health• dental• and much more

If you or someone you know is interested in receiving an application or learning more about the FloridaKidCare child health insurance program please contact:1-888-540-5437 or apply on-line atwww.floridakidcare.org.

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