PREVENT DIABETES Act

This bill lets Medicare’s Diabetes Prevention Program be offered fully online from 2026 through 2030. It tells the health department to update the rules by January 1, 2026 so virtual‑only providers can join the program. These providers can see patients in any state and still get paid. It also removes any cap on how many times a person can enroll. The program teaches people at risk for Type 2 diabetes about healthy eating, exercise, and other habits. This change extends current virtual options, which had been set to end in 2027, through December 31, 2030 .

Key points

• Who is affected: Medicare patients at risk for Type 2 diabetes; providers that deliver the Diabetes Prevention Program online.
• What changes: Virtual‑only participation is allowed; providers can serve people across state lines and bill Medicare; no limit on how many times someone can enroll.
• When: Rules must be updated by January 1, 2026; these changes apply from 2026 through December 31, 2030 .