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Medicare Support for Diabetes Prevention: New Nutrition Services

New regulations expand Medicare coverage to include medical nutrition therapy for individuals with pre-diabetes or at risk for type 2 diabetes. This aims to prevent early onset of the disease and its complications, potentially saving costs and improving citizens' health.
Key points
Medicare will cover medical nutrition therapy for individuals with pre-diabetes or risk factors for type 2 diabetes, effective January 1, 2023.
The goal is to prevent the development of diabetes and its costly complications, potentially improving seniors' quality of life and reducing healthcare spending.
This change is particularly significant for minority groups who are disproportionately affected by diabetes.
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Print number: 117_S_3246
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2021-11-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3246.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover medical nutrition therapy for individuals with pre-diabetes or risk factors for type 2 diabetes, effective January 1, 2023.
  • The goal is to prevent the development of diabetes and its costly complications, potentially improving seniors' quality of life and reducing healthcare spending.
  • This change is particularly significant for minority groups who are disproportionately affected by diabetes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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