2 FOR KIDS Health risk tests Name of test Age Dyslipidemia (cholesterol) 24 months to 20 years Diabetes 10 years to 20 years STD (sexually transmitted diseases) 11 years to 20 years HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) 11 years to 20 years Medicaid fraud hurts everyone Medicaid helps people get the care they need. But when someone lies to get money or services, it takes help away from others. That hurts everyone. Fraud can happen in different ways. Someone might charge for a doctor visit that didn’t happen. They might order supplies that no one gets. Or they might use your Medicaid number without asking. These things are not fair to families, doctors, or the Medicaid program. Be careful if you get a call or a bill for something you don’t know about. If someone offers you a gift for your Medicaid number, say no. Never share your health or personal information with someone you don’t trust. If something feels wrong, call your health plan and ask. If you think someone is using Medicaid in the wrong way, you can report it: ■Call El Paso Health at 1-866-356-8395. ■Call the Texas Office of Inspector General at 1-800-436-6184. ■Go online: oig.hhs.texas.gov/report-fraud-waste-or-abuse. Let’s work together to keep Medicaid safe and fair for everyone in El Paso. family health During the checkup for your child, your healthcare provider may order some blood tests. The only way that the provider will know to order these blood tests is to ask several questions. The provider will ask questions to see if there could be a possibility for your child to have a disease. Also, Medicaid says that some of these tests must be ordered at specific ages, even if your child is not at risk. If you have any questions, please speak with your health-care provider. These tests are very important for your child’s health. Name of mandatory test Age Dyslipidemia (cholesterol) ■Once at 9 to 11 years and ■Once at 18 to 20 years HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) Once at 16 to 18 years
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