Bill · S. 4037· Senate(119-S-4037)
Diabetes Act
- Introduced
- 3/10/2026
- Last activity
- 3/10/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Diabetes Interventions Addressing Barriers to Enrollment, Technology, and Education Services Act or the Diabetes Act. The legislation aims to make sure people keep getting access to their diabetes technology when they join Medicare. It also works to improve training and education services for patients who are managing diabetes. Additionally, the bill requires the government to test virtual diabetes training programs and report on barriers to care in federal health programs. Finally, it addresses rules surrounding competitive bidding for continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps.
Yes· 3 of 9
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill directly benefits older adults by ensuring seamless transition and continued access to diabetes technologies upon Medicare enrollment.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
Retirees transitioning into Medicare receive crucial protections for maintaining their diabetes management tools and education.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The legislation significantly enhances access to diabetes technology, training, and care continuity for individuals enrolling in Medicare.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 helps people keep using the diabetes technology they already rely on during their first year of Medicare enrollment by allowing a healthcare provider to certify their current use.
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Section 4 makes diabetes outpatient self-management training more affordable by covering 100 percent of the cost and waiving the deductible for these specific services.
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Section 5 directs the creation of a testing model for virtual diabetes self-management training services, which could improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalizations for people with diabetes.
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Section 6 establishes new coding to cover the hook-up, calibration, and patient training needed for insulin pumps, ensuring patients get proper instruction.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+8Good For Seniors+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Rural Residents+4Good For Veterans+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 3/10/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine