Get Care for the Whole Family: Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens

SFHP is here to help you and your family get the care you need to feel your best. For children and youth ages 21 and under, Medi-Cal provides preventive care and treatment at no cost. Your kids can get the care they need to stay healthy at every stage of development—all from local providers in San Francisco.

What Does Medi-Cal Cover for Children & Youth?

Medi-Cal for Kids & Teens provides care to support your child from birth to age 21. From medical, dental, and vision to mental and behavioral health, your kids are covered. All care is free, unless you had a Share of Cost (SOC) when you qualified for Medi-Cal.

Covered care for kids and teens includes:

• Primary, preventive & specialty care
• Mental & behavioral health care (including therapy & drug/alcohol treatment)
• Dental, vision, and hearing care
• Medical equipment and supplies
• Medication
• Lab testing & care
• Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
• Home health services, including nursing care
• Hospital and residential treatment
• For teens/young adults:
  • Sexual and reproductive health care
  • Pregnancy check-ups
• All other medically needed care

Check Your Medi-Cal Rights Guide to see the full list of covered services and learn about other support your child can get for free.

How a Well-Child Visit Can Help Your Child Thrive

It’s important to take your child to routine well-child visits with their primary care provider (PCP)*, even if your child is not sick. Well-child visits can find and prevent health problems early. Plus, you can earn gift cards for up to $50 for taking your child to these visits.

• Well-child visits for babies and young children will check your child’s growth, development, and answer any questions you have. Your child will also get any vaccines (shots) or screenings they need. Visit Medi-Cal for Kids to learn more.
• Well-child visits for teens and young adults may also include screenings for depression and anxiety, sexual health care and testing, and talking about important health topics. Visit Medi-Cal for Teens to learn more.

Call your PCP to make an appointment. To find your PCP’s number, check your SFHP Member ID Card. To find a new provider, visit the Provider Search Tool.

*Your primary care provider (PCP) is your personal doctor if you need a check-up, want advice about a health problem, or get sick or hurt.

Suggested Well-Child Visits by Age

Talk with your PCP about what care your child may need during a well-child visit, or use this quick guide:

For more health tips and resources for kids and teens, visit our Health Education Library.

If you need help or have questions, call SFHP Customer Service at 1(415) 547-7800, 1(800) 288-5555 (toll-free), or 711 (TTY), Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

Need a Ride?

SFHP can help you get transportation to any health appointment covered by Medi-Cal. Ask your provider or call Customer Service to learn how to get a ride.