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Medicare Coverage Expansion: Nutrition Therapy for Pre-Diabetes Prevention.

This law expands Medicare benefits to cover medical nutrition therapy services for individuals diagnosed with pre-diabetes or those at high risk of developing type 2 diabetes. This change provides Medicare beneficiaries access to specialized dietary counseling aimed at preventing or significantly delaying the onset of full diabetes, improving their long-term health outcomes. The expanded coverage will take effect starting January 1, 2025.
Key points
Medicare will cover specialized medical nutrition therapy for beneficiaries diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
The goal is to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes, reducing future health complications and costs.
These new coverage rules will apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2025.
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Print number: 118_S_3233
Sponsor: Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3233.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover specialized medical nutrition therapy for beneficiaries diagnosed with pre-diabetes.
  • The goal is to prevent or delay the development of type 2 diabetes, reducing future health complications and costs.
  • These new coverage rules will apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2025.
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 2025-12-26.

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