Direct answer
A child registered with the SSN chooses a paediatrician in the ASL district. Ministry guidance also protects paediatric care for specific undocumented foreign-minor cases. Complete the choice at the district health registry or through the regional portal where available. Ask for paediatricians with places and the ASL rules for delegation, guardianship or an unaccompanied child.
Who this applies to
Parents, guardians or responsible facility, according to the evidence. Proof of responsibility must be legible and match the child’s registry data; if it is missing, ask the ASL which substitute evidence it accepts before booking.
Practical steps
- check registration and the child’s tax code
- attend the health registry
- bring ID and proof of responsibility
- choose and keep confirmation. Keep the confirmation and ask how to change paediatrician, because places and channels vary between regions.
Documents to keep
Parent or guardian ID, the child's tax code and card, birth certificate or self-declaration, and guardianship or placement evidence where required.
Verifiable timing and costs
The SSN choice is free. Availability, caps, changes and temporary registration follow regional rules; ask the district for the date on the certificate.
Exceptions and special cases
A newborn can be registered once the necessary data exist; a child represented by a guardian or facility needs documented representation. Never use the child's credentials.
If the procedure stalls
If the paediatrician refuses the child or the system rejects the request, ask the district for a written outcome and alternatives; keep the protocol.
Practical example
Example: Lina's guardian provides both IDs and the child's tax code, chooses a paediatrician with capacity and keeps the certificate for the first visit.
Institutional sources consulted
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