TRICARE: Free well-child visits from birth to age six

TRICARE covers no-cost well-child visits for children from birth to age six, including newborn care, growth and development checks, screenings, and age-appropriate vaccines per CDC; visits follow a schedule from birth through early childhood, with frequent checkups in the first years; care is delivered by pediatricians or family doctors, with Prime requiring a primary care manager and Select allowing TRICARE-authenticated providers; the goal is preventive care and early detection of health issues.