NC S1286

Department of Health and Human Services Division of Medical Assistance shall study the feasibility of requiring Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) providers to implement body mass index screening for children enrolled in Medicaid or the North Carolina Health Choice for Children Program.

Study shall consider establishing performance goals for BMI monitoring within CCNC networks, developing uniform screening protocols to protect data integrity and confidentiality, and implementing alternative data collection methods for weight categories.

Department shall encourage CCNC networks to collaborate with local health departments, county social services, Eat Smart Move More coalitions, and local education agencies to use BMI screening results to improve child health.

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

Act becomes effective upon enactment.