As your child gets older, help them keep track of their health. Parents schedule doctor visits, fill out paperwork and take care of insurance. You will also need to help your child do this as they become an adult. This includes finding an adult doctor. If your child sees a family medicine doctor, you still need to teach your child to take care of their health.
This new time of life can be hard. MDwise is here to help. Here are some tips:
- Young adults should change to an adult doctor between 18 to 21 years of age.
- If your child has special health care needs, it is even more important to plan early. Check out Family Voices Indiana for more help.
- Call MDwise customer service to find or choose a new doctor at 1-800-356-1204.
- Talk to your child’s doctor – Got Transition has a guide on age specific questions to ask.
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