Who is eligible for a CHDP Examination?

1. All children and youth birth through 20 years of age who are certified as eligible to receive Medi-Cal.

2. All children and youth birth through 18 years who do not have Medi-Cal but do meet the family income eligible levels described below.

3. Any child attending Early Head Start, Migrant Head Start, Head Start or State Preschool Program.

4. Income Eligibility Determination Table

What does a family need to bring to a CHDP visit to confirm eligibility?
Families with Medi-Cal insurance must bring their insurance cards. Families that have no insurance must complete and sign a form declaring their income at the visit. For a child attending a Head Start or State Preschool Program, the family must obtain a CHDP form from the school and bring it to the CHDP visit.

Where can a child receive a CHDP Examination?
Most pediatricians and many family practitioners are certified CHDP providers. Often physicians or clinics have nurse practitioners or physician assistants who are CHDP examiners. Often, families can go to their child’s usual health care provider. Call your doctor’s office to find out if the office participates in the CHDP Program. If your doctor is not certified, click on County CHDP providers to learn the locations of certified providers.

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