Before your teen turns 18 and becomes a legal adult, figure out if they will need help making health care decisions. See the “Supported Decision Making & Guardianship” section for more information. *Unless other arrangements have been made (ie., healthcare power of attorney), at age 18, the individual is a legal adult and legally responsible for their care. You cannot access their medical information or be in the doctors visit unless your young adult agrees or certain legal forms have been completed. lamana Before your teen turns 18 and becomes a legal adult, figure out if they will need help making health care decisions. See the “Supported Decision Making & Guardianship” section for more information. *Unless other arrangements have been made (ie., healthcare power of attorney), at age 18, the individual is a legal adult and legally responsible for their care. You cannot access their medical information or be in the doctors visit unless your young adult agrees or certain legal forms have been completed. Read More »
Practice making a doctors appointment and ordering prescription refills (either by phone, online, or through an app). lamana Practice making a doctors appointment and ordering prescription refills (either by phone, online, or through an app). Read More »
Consider applying for Medicaid. See the adult services action plan for more information on how to navigate Medicaids IDD services. lamana Consider applying for Medicaid. See the adult services action plan for more information on how to navigate Medicaids IDD services. Read More »
Prepare the individual for what to do in case of a health emergency. lamana Prepare the individual for what to do in case of a health emergency. Read More »
Provide the individual with their own health insurance card. lamana Provide the individual with their own health insurance card. Read More »
Learn what your teen knows about potential healthcare accommodations for them, assist them in creating a personalized accommodations report. lamana Learn what your teen knows about potential healthcare accommodations for them, assist them in creating a personalized accommodations report. Read More »
Learn what your teen knows about their health, health care, and family medical history. The individual and parent/caregiver can take Got Transitions Transition Readiness Assessments* and discuss this together and with a doctor. lamana Learn what your teen knows about their health, health care, and family medical history. The individual and parent/caregiver can take Got Transitions Transition Readiness Assessments* and discuss this together and with a doctor. Read More »
Identify adult health care providers and become informed about sexuality and family planning options. lamana Identify adult health care providers and become informed about sexuality and family planning options. Read More »
Ask doctor if and at what age they no longer care for young adults. lamana Ask doctor if and at what age they no longer care for young adults. Read More »
Consider acquiring a medical information ID card for emergencies. lamana Consider acquiring a medical information ID card for emergencies. Read More »
