NC H1904

Department of Health and Human Services must explore feasibility of requiring Community Care of North Carolina to implement body mass index (BMI) screening for Medicaid and North Carolina Health Choice for Children Program participants at risk of obesity and chronic disease.

Department shall develop performance goals within CCNC networks including care management for at-risk children and annual BMI screening to track percentage of children tested and those with decreased BMI levels.

Department must create uniform BMI screening protocols across CCNC networks to ensure data integrity and confidentiality, and implement fitness assessment programs measuring aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition.

CCNC networks shall collaborate with local health departments, county social services, Eat Smart Move More coalitions, and local education agencies to reduce BMI levels in all children.

Department must report findings and recommendations by September 1, 2011 to the Legislative Task Force on Childhood Obesity, Public Health Commission, and Fiscal Research Division.