| Protecting your kid's health should be a | | | | physical check-ups and for emergencies that |
| priority up to the age of eighteen. If you | | | | many occur. Many schools require that |
| have a family health plan, then you will be | | | | children have health insurance before they |
| able to afford annual visits to the doctor, | | | | will be allowed to attend school. You have a |
| medications when needed, and emergency trips | | | | few options if you are unemployed or you only |
| to the hospital if necessary. Paying your | | | | work part-time, however. Some states have |
| premiums each month and knowing what your | | | | health insurance assistance programs that |
| plan covers will help you find the right | | | | will cover children. |
| doctors and specialists your kids need in | | | | |
| order to stay health. You should see if your | | | | If you do not have a health insurance plan, |
| health plan includes dental and vision as | | | | you will still be able to make sure your |
| well. Kids should have their eyesight tested | | | | kid's health is protected. You can take them |
| yearly and they should also visit the dentist | | | | to an urgent care center if there is an |
| twice a year. | | | | emergency, pay for visits to the doctor |
| | | | out-of-pocket, or you can file paperwork in |
| Protecting your kid's health by making sure | | | | your local jurisdiction if you need |
| they always have health insurance coverage is | | | | assistance. If you are disabled, your kids |
| one of the best things that you can give | | | | may be covered by the government. |
| them. Kids need to have health insurance for | | | | |