Living Healthy 4 Lead tests can protect children’s health Lead can harm your child’s brain development and make it hard for them to learn and pay attention. It can slow their growth and cause other health problems. Young children can be exposed to lead through old paint, dust and water pipes. Luckily, a lead test is quick and easy. A doctor will prick your child’s finger to check lead levels. Your child should get tested for lead at ages 12 and 24 months. If the test finds lead, your doctor will help you lower your child’s lead exposure and prevent more harm. Eating healthy foods with iron, calcium and vitamin C can help slow lead absorption. Ask your child’s doctor for a lead screening and how to keep your child safe from lead. You have prescription benefits! If you are a Medi-Cal member, your prescription drugs that are filled at a pharmacy are covered by Medi-Cal Rx and not the Alliance. To find out if a drug is covered, call 800-977-2273 (TTY: Dial 711) or go to www.medi-calrx.dhcs.ca.gov. If you are an IHSS member, pharmacy services are managed by MedImpact. You can view the list of covered drugs at www.thealliance.health/prescriptions. You can request a mailed copy by calling Member Services at 800-700‑3874 (TTY: Dial 711). You can also call Member Services if you have questions about whether a drug is covered. Drugs given in doctor’s office or clinic These are considered physician-administered drugs. You can view the list of covered drugs and any changes to the list at www.thealliance.health/prescriptions. If you would like a mailed copy, call Member Services at 800-700-3874 (TTY: Dial 711). Learn more about protecting your family from lead exposure at www.thealliance.health/cdc-lead-prevention.
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