Physical health services
Access to regular health care services helps support healthy development in adolescence. They should have a physical checkup once a year and a dental checkup twice a year. Physicals should include immunizations, time alone with a clinician, and information about health-promoting (and damaging) behaviors. Most adolescents receive these recommended annual physical and dental checkups. However, barriers, such as lack of insurance or trained clinicians prevent some from accessing care. Adolescents with special needs (such as physical and mental health disorders) may have even less access to needed health care services. The Affordable Care Act addresses several of these aspects by expanding primary care services to reach adolescents who are newly eligible for health insurance coverage. For example, preventative services—including yearly physical examinations—will be covered at no cost to families.
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