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A lot of schools use SMS text messaging to share information with parents.  Below are some sample messages your school can use to encourage wellness visits and health insurance.

• Low-cost health insurance may be available for your kids and teens. A family of 4 can earn up to $53,000/year and qualify. Visit health.wyo.gov/chip for info.
• Glasses? Dentist visit? Vaccines?  Get your child or teen’s health in check before the first day of school.
• Give your child every advantage to having a good school year.  Visit your health care provider for a wellness visit before the school year starts.
• Start the year healthy.  Visit your child’s health care provider and dentist before the school year begins.
• Healthy kids are better students.  Stay on top of your child or teen’s health with a wellness visit before school starts.
• Start the school year off with affordable health insurance.  Your family may qualify.  Visit health.wyo.gov/chip or call 855-294-2127.

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Hey, Moms and Dads! Kid Care CHIP offers free or low-cost health coverage for kids and teens up to age 19. Benefits include doctor and dentist visits, shots, prescriptions and more. Enroll now 855-294-2127.  Why wait?  go.cms.gov/1aL7K1P

Take 90 seconds and check out this video to learn more about enrolling your kids in free or low-cost health coverage through Kid Care CHIP. Enroll now 855-294-2127  go.cms.gov/1aL7K1P

Kid Care CHIP enrollment is year-round! Eligible kids and parents can sign up for free or low-cost health coverage today. Doctor visits, shots, prescriptions and more are all covered. Enroll now. Call 855-2994-2127. Why wait? health.wyo.gov/apply

Enroll in free or low-cost health coverage through Kid Care CHIP any day of the year. All the things kids need to stay healthy are covered – doctor and dentist visits, shots, prescriptions and more. Protect your family (and finances) today. go.cms.gov/1aL7K1P

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#Enroll365 kids in low-cost #CHIP coverage. Benefits include doctor/dentist visits, shots & more! health/wyo.gov/apply

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Inscribe los niños en Kid Care #CHIP. ¿Por qué esperar? health.wyo.gov/apply

#Asegurate con cobertura de Kid Care #CHIP. ¡Los beneficios incluyen visitas médicas, vacunas y mucho más! health.wyo.gov/apply

Beneficios Kid Care #CHIP incluyen exámenes médicos, vacunas, visitas al dentista, cuidado de salud mental y mucho más! health.wyo.gov/apply

¡Piense en los dientes! Kid Care #CHIP cubre limpiezas, fluoruro, selladores y empastes. Inscríbase ahora. health.wyo.gov/apply

Las caries son una de las enfermedades infantiles más comunes que se pueden prevenir. #ThinkTeeth con Kid Care #CHIP. health.wyo.gov/apply

Inscríbase ahora en la cobertura de salud gratis o a bajo costo con Kid Care #CHIP. health.wyo.gov/apply ¿Por qué esperar? #Enroll365

Kid Care #CHIP ofrecen cobertura de salud gratis o a bajo costo para niños y adolescentes. health.wyo.gov/apply

¡Mamás y papás! ¿#Inscríbase365 en Medicaid / CHIP es posible para sus niños? Tú puedes ser elegible para Medicaid también. Mira el mensaje de Sophia: go.cms.gov/1aL7K1P

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Dear___________,

Health insurance is critical for our children to thrive at school and in life. In fact, children with health coverage are more likely to complete high school and graduate college compared with their peers who don’t have access to care.*

Fortunately,  the Children’s Health Insurance Program, Kid Care CHIP, offers low-cost health, dental and vision coverage for teens and children in Wyoming. A family of 4 earning up to $53,000 a year may qualify.

And don’t forget, if a student is already enrolled, it’s important to renew their coverage every year so they can get the care they need when they need it.

Visit health.wyo.gov/apply or call 855-294-2127 for more information.

*Cohodes, S. et al. 2016. “The Effect of Child Health Insurance Access on Schooling: Evidence from Public Insurance Expansions,” Journal of Human Resources, University of Wisconsin Press, vol. 51(3), pages 727-759.

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It’s not too late to sign up for free or low-cost health coverage!

Enrollment is open year round for Kid Care CHIP. Children or teens in a family of four earning up to $53,000 a year may qualify for Kid Care CHIP.  With health insurance, kids get the medical care they need to keep them healthy and strong. Enroll now. Call 1-855-294-2127 or enroll online www.wesystem.wyo.gov.  For more information on CHIP please visit health.wyo.gov/chip.

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Why Wait?

Children and teens Can Enroll in Affordable Health Coverage through Kid Care CHIP Year Round

Kid Care CHIP enrollment is available all year round and will provide your child or teen with the vital health coverage he or she needs.  Eligibility for Kid Care CHIP is based on family size and income. Children in a family of four earning up to $53,000 a year may qualify.

Benefits include regular check-ups, immunizations, doctor and dentist visits, speech and physical therapy, glasses, hospital care, mental health services, prescriptions and more.  To see if your child is eligible or to enroll now call 1-855-294-2127.  For more information on Kid Care CHIP please visit health.wyo.gov/chip.

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Preventive Healthcare for Elementary Age Children

Kid Care CHIP encourages families of elementary age children to visit their medical provider every year and their dental provider every six months or as directed.  Maintaining healthy habits, like preventive health exams, will positively impact the health of a child for life.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ healthypeople.gov, development in the elementary ages has a significant impact on a child’s future.  Good health and positive interactions may affect academic success, decision making, eating habits, conflict negotiation, and future relationships.

Children who learn healthy behaviors at this age are more likely to maintain these behaviors as an adult.

Although children at this age are often perceived as healthy, elementary age children are at risk for developmental and behavioral disorders, child abuse, asthma, obesity, cavities, and unintentional injury. Children will be screened for these risks at an annual well-child visit and bi-annual dental exam.

For information on Kid Care CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, visit health.wyo.gov/chip.  For more information on provider visits and family-centered care throughout childhood and adolescence visit brightfutures.aap.org/families.

Preventive Healthcare for Elementary Age Children

Kid Care CHIP encourages families of elementary age children to visit their medical provider every year and their dental provider every six months or as directed.  Maintaining healthy habits, like preventive health exams, will positively impact the health of a child for life.

According to the Department of Health and Human Services’ healthypeople.gov, development in the elementary ages has a significant impact on a child’s future.  Good health and positive interactions may affect academic success, decision making, eating habits, conflict negotiation, and future relationships.  Children who learn healthy behaviors at this age are more likely to maintain these behaviors as an adult.

Although children at this age are often perceived as healthy, elementary age children are at risk for developmental and behavioral disorders, child abuse, asthma, obesity, cavities, and unintentional injury.  Children will be screened for these risks at an annual well-child visit and bi-annual dental exam.

Annual Well-Child Visits

A child’s transition to independence will change the format of provider visits. The provider will talk to the child directly. Building trust, the provider will ask about school, friends, life at home, and how the child is feeling. It is best for parents to allow this interaction to occur and ask questions at the end of the conversation. This trust will prove valuable in the pre-teen and teen years when difficult topics may need to be discussed.

The provider will also discuss and emphasize healthy habits including eating well, physical activity, sunscreen, booster seats, safety at home and school, and oral health care.

After age 6, most elementary age children are caught up on vaccines and will not need them again until they are in their pre-teens. Instead, a well-child visit will be focused on prevention and screening.

Health screenings for elementary age children include:

• Obesity screening and counseling
• Vision
• Hearing
• Cholesterol
• Blood pressure
• Early puberty
• Behavioral assessment
• Developmental surveillance
• Sexual maturity rating (at age 10)
• Scoliosis (females at age 10)

Bi-annual Dental Visit

Oral health at this age is particularly important. Elementary age children are susceptible to cavities.  All children in elementary school should visit their dentist every six months or as directed.  In addition, 6-to 9-year olds should receive dental sealants once a year.

Costs and Health Insurance

Kid Care CHIP urges parents to take their children to their annual preventive visits and biannual dental check-ups.  Screenings will provide parents with more information about their child’s health.  In addition, the children will gain trust in their provider.  Well-child visits are free for all children with health insurance.  Preventive dental visits are covered by many health insurance plans.  Call your insurance company to inquire about your child’s coverage.

For information on Kid Care CHIP, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, visit health.wyo.gov/chip.  For more information on provider visits and family-centered care throughout childhood and adolescence visit brightfutures.aap.org/families.