HealthCheck: Prevent illnesses and treat health issues in children and young adults.

HealthCheck is Wisconsin’s name for the federal Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit.

HealthCheck is a Medicaid health care benefit especially created for young people.

HealthCheck covers in-depth exams and checkups. It also covers specialized services or products your child may need under HealthCheck "Other Services."

Anyone under 21 who has Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, or a ForwardHealth card is automatically covered. There are no forms to fill out. All you need to do is call your doctor and make an appointment for a HealthCheck well-child exam.

During a HealthCheck well-child exam, all parts of your child’s health and development are looked at.

The goal of HealthCheck is to prevent illnesses and find and treat health issues early.

Resources for Providers:
ForwardHealth Portal

HealthCheck service area of the ForwardHealth Online Handbook:

Federal Medicaid website:

Resources for Families:
HealthCheck: Preventive Health Care for Children and Young Adults Through Age 20, a Wisconsin Department of Health Services webpage for ForwardHealth members

HealthCheck Brochure for ForwardHealth Members