February 24, 2025
Ms. DeGette (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Crow, and Ms. Schrier) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
To provide for the inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act
or the PREVENT DIABETES Act
.
Sec. 2. Inclusion of virtual diabetes prevention program suppliers in MDPP Expanded Model
(a) In general
Not later than January 1, 2026, the Secretary shall revise the regulations under parts 410 and 424 of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations, to provide that, for the period beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2030—
(1)
an entity may participate in the MDPP by offering only online MDPP services via synchronous or asynchronous technology or telecommunications if such entity meets the conditions for enrollment as an MDPP supplier (as specified in section 424.205(b) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor regulation));
(2)
if an entity participates in the MDPP in the manner described in paragraph (1)—
(A)
the administrative location of such entity shall be the address of the entity on file under the Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program; and
(B)
in the case of online MDPP services furnished by such entity to an MDPP beneficiary who was not located in the same State as the entity at the time such services were furnished, the entity shall not be prohibited from submitting a claim for payment for such services solely by reason of the location of such beneficiary at such time; and
(3)
no limit is applied on the number of times an individual may enroll in the MDPP.
(b) Definitions
In this section:
(1) MDPP
The term MDPP means the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program conducted under section 1115A of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315a), as described in the final rule published in the Federal Register entitled Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2024 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; Medicare Advantage; Medicare and Medicaid Provider and Supplier Enrollment Policies; and Basic Health Program
(88 Fed. Reg. 78818 (November 16, 2023)) (or a successor regulation).
(2) Regulatory terms
The terms Diabetes Prevention Recognition Program, full CDC DPRP recognition, MDPP beneficiary, MDPP services, and MDPP supplier have the meanings given each such term in section 410.79(b) of title 42, Code of Federal Regulations.
(3) Secretary
The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services.