Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Minnesota Expands Access To Diabetes Prevention Programs   

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) is eliminating member cost-sharing for diabetes prevention programs (DPPs) for fully-insured commercial members beginning with 2024 plan renewals. The company said DPPs are typically available free of charge to Medicare and Medicaid, but in the past, there has been an out-of-pocket expense for commercial plan members.;;

The 12-month DPP curriculum aims to prevent or delay a type 2 diabetes diagnosis for those with prediabetes. DPPs are offered by a variety of community organizations, including hospitals and clinics,;;

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