Rule 120-2-68-.05. Basic Coverage for Child Wellness Services

Benefits for the preventive care of children from birth through the age of five (5) years shall be consistent with the prevailing Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care. The following services shall be included in basic coverage for child wellness services:

1. (a) Medical history;
2. (b) Measurement of height, weight and head circumference;
3. (c) Testing of blood pressure;
4. (d) Sensory screening including vision and hearing;
5. (e) Hereditary and metabolic screening in accordance with state law;
6. (f) Developmental/behavioral assessment;
7. (g) Immunizations consistent with prevailing American Academy of Pediatric Committee statements;
8. (h) Tuberculin test;
9. (i) Hematocrit or hemoglobin;
10. (j) Urinalysis;
11. (k) Anticipatory guidance.

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 33-2-9, 33-29-3.4, 33-30-4.5.

History. Original Rule entitled "Basic Coverage for Child Wellness Services" adopted. F. Apr. 30, 1996; eff. May 20, 1996.