Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program To Offer On-Demand Access

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is finalizing changes to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) that will make the program available on demand, according to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for 2026. The MDPP provides beneficiaries with pre-diabetes with free coaching, peer support, dietary information, physical activity guidance, and behavior change tools to delay or prevent the onset of Type 2 diabetes. The program has previously been available via in-person classes and online classes.

MDPP offers participants 22 intensive in-person or virtual sessions over 12 months. The program includes 16 core sessions delivered weekly . . .