Bill · S. 3692· Senate(119-S-3692)
PREVENT DIABETES Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 1/27/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Tim Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PREVENT DIABETES Act," aims to change how the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) operates. It seeks to include virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in the expanded model. The bill allows entities to offer services through distance learning or online delivery. It also ensures that suppliers can submit claims for services even if the beneficiary is in a different state. Finally, the act removes the limit on how many times an individual can enroll in the program.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill expands access to diabetes prevention through distance learning, online delivery, and removal of state-based claim barriers.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill increases access to Medicare-covered diabetes prevention services through virtual and remote modalities.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill enhances the availability of Medicare diabetes prevention programs for those relying on 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 to Care: Entities may participate in the MDPP by offering services via distance learning or online delivery (Section 2(a)(1)). This allows people to access diabetes prevention services remotely.
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Removal of Geographic Barriers: A supplier will not be prohibited from submitting a claim for payment if the beneficiary is located in a different state (Section 2(a)(2)). This helps people receive care from providers outside their immediate location.
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Continued Program Participation: No limit is applied on the number of times an individual may enroll in the MDPP (Section 2(a)(3)). This allows people to participate in the program as many times as they need.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+5Good For Seniors+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Medicare Funding+3
- 1/27/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Mark WarnerDemocrat · Virginia