You can arrange for your children to have their general health and age-appropriate development checked by a doctor on a regular basis. Potential problems or abnormalities can be identified and treated early.
Screening tests help determine that a child is developing healthily. In this way, diseases and developmental delays can be identified and treated in good time. The costs for the examinations are covered by all statutory and most private health insurance companies.
Parents are written to to remind them to carry out the U6 and U7 examinations. If you have any questions about this, the health department offers a consultation, including a home visit.
Children in the 10th to 12th month of life (U6) and in the 21st to 24th month of life (U7)
From August 1, 2025, until December 31, 2026, parents/guardians will only receive an invitation letter, which will not include a reply card. The yellow examination booklet must be brought along and presented to the examination for documentation purposes.
See letter from the central office.
No processing time
No. The costs for the examinations by the pediatrician or family doctor are covered by the health insurance.
No
Section 26, Book V of the Social Code (SGB V) Health examinations for children and adolescents
Keywords: U6, district health authorities U7, district health authorities Screening screening, district health departments Child examinations Underground examinations Child check-ups
Last updated: 07.09.2025