Congress·In Committee·H.R. 1523

PREVENT DIABETES Act

New Bill Proposes Expanding Medicare Coverage for Online Diabetes Prevention Programs

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This bill would allow Medicare to pay for online programs designed to help people avoid developing type 2 diabetes. Right now, these programs are usually done in person, but this would let seniors participate from home using a computer or smartphone.
The change is meant to help people who cannot easily travel to a doctor's office, such as those living in rural areas. It would also allow health coaches to work with patients even if they live in a different state.
The policy would remove the current limit on how many times a person can join the program. This ensures that if someone needs extra help or a second chance at the program to stay healthy, Medicare will continue to cover it.
If this becomes law, the new rules would begin on January 1, 2026, and last until at least the end of 2030. All online programs would still have to meet strict federal quality and safety standards to be eligible for payment.

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Health tech companies and digital health startups that offer CDC-recognized diabetes prevention programs would gain a new pathway to become Medicare suppliers. By allowing entities to participate as virtual-only MDPP suppliers across state lines, the bill opens up a nationwide market for qualifying online diabetes prevention providers.

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Feb 24, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Feb 24, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PREVENT DIABETES Act

Bill NumberHR 1523

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.