Sec. 204. Clarification of EPSDT inclusion of prevention, screening, and treatment services for obesity and overweight; CHIP coverage
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Section 1905(r) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1396d(r) ) is amended— in paragraph (1)(B)— in clause (iv), by striking and at the end; in clause (v), by striking the period at the end and inserting , and ; and by adding at the end the following: weight and BMI measurement and monitoring. ; and in paragraph (5), by inserting (including treatment services related to obesity and body weight, such as medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)(1)), physical therapy, exercise training, behavioral health counseling, and such other evidence-based services as recommended by the Secretary (taking into consideration the American Academy of Pediatrics Expert Committee Guidelines Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Individuals with Disabilities) after screening services .
Section 2103 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397cc ) is amended— in subsection (a), in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking and
(7)and inserting (7), and
(8); and in subsection (c)— by redesignating paragraphs
(7)and
(8)as paragraphs
(8)and (9), respectively; and by inserting after paragraph (6), the following: The child health assistance provided to a targeted low-income child shall include coverage of weight and BMI measurement and monitoring, as well as appropriate treatment services, including medical nutrition therapy services (as defined in section 1861(vv)(1)), physical therapy or exercise training, including steps needed to make such therapy and training inclusive for persons with disabilities, behavioral health counseling, and such other evidence-based services as recommended by the Secretary. For purposes of the previous sentence the Secretary shall take into consideration the American Academy of Pediatrics Expert Committee Guidelines Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity and the National Center on Health, Physical Activity, and Disability’s Physical Activity Guidelines for Individuals with Disabilities. . Section 2102(a)(7)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1397bb(c)(2) ) is amended by striking section 2103(c)(5) and inserting paragraphs
(5)and
(7)of section 2103(c) .
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Clarification of EPSDT inclusion of prevention, screening, and treatment services for obesity and overweight; CHIP coverage
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