Bills · HR 3826
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3826Health
Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 6· LAST ACTION JUN 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenDiabetes is a widespread and serious chronic condition in the United States, often leading to severe complications and high healthcare costs if not properly managed. This bill matters because it directly addresses common barriers to effective diabetes management: cost and access to education. If it becomes law, it could empower thousands of Medicare beneficiaries with the knowledge and skills needed to control their diabetes, potentially preventing costly and debilitating complications like heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and amputations.
By making essential self-management training more accessible and affordable, this bill could lead to healthier lives for people with diabetes, reduce the burden on emergency rooms and hospitals, and ultimately lower overall healthcare spending in the long run. Without this bill, many individuals might continue to skip crucial training due to cost concerns or geographical limitations, leading to poorer health and higher medical expenses for both patients and the healthcare system.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the initial Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training to 10 hours and provides 2 additional hours annually thereafter, with no quantity limits if medically necessary.
Ensures that individuals with diabetes receive comprehensive and ongoing education tailored to their specific health needs.
PROVISION 02
Eliminates cost-sharing, such as deductibles and co-insurance, for Medicare beneficiaries receiving diabetes outpatient self-management training services.
Removes financial barriers, making essential diabetes education completely free at the point of service for eligible individuals.
PROVISION 03
Allows a physician or qualified non-physician practitioner (like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant) to refer patients for diabetes self-management training.
Broadens the range of healthcare professionals who can authorize these services, potentially making it easier for patients to access care.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMI) to establish a model by January 1, 2026, to test virtual diabetes self-management training services.
Explores new, convenient ways to deliver crucial health education, potentially increasing access, especially in rural or underserved areas.
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1 + 15
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 6
Introduced in House
JUN 6
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3826
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 6, 2025
Last actionJun 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 6, 2025
House BillHR 3826Health
Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 6, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 6, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
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