Bill · H.R. 1523· House(119-HR-1523)
PREVENT DIABETES Act
- Introduced
- 2/24/2025
- Last activity
- 2/24/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Diana DeGette
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 4
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PREVENT DIABETES Act," aims to include virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. It directs the Secretary to revise specific regulations by January 1, 2026. The changes would allow entities to offer online services using various technologies or telecommunications. These entities must meet certain enrollment conditions to participate. Additionally, the bill addresses how claims for payment are handled for beneficiaries located in different states. Finally, it removes limits on how many times an individual can enroll in the program.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill benefits seniors by enhancing access to diabetes prevention programs through Medicare.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
The bill helps retirees by expanding access to diabetes prevention through Medicare.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill expands healthcare access by allowing virtual delivery of diabetes prevention services via Medicare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Access via Virtual Services: An entity may participate in the MDPP by offering online services through synchronous or asynchronous technology or telecommunications, which could increase access to prevention services (Section 2(a)(1)).
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Simplified Payment for Out-of-State Beneficiaries: An entity providing online services to a beneficiary located in a different state cannot be prohibited from submitting a claim for payment solely because of where the beneficiary is located (Section 2(a)(2)(B)).
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Flexibility in Enrollment: There will be no limit on the number of times an individual is allowed to enroll in the MDPP (Section 2(a)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Rural Residents+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
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Thomas SuozziDemocrat · New York
Kim SchrierDemocrat · Washington
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