Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover the Diabetes Prevention Program?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, if you’re eligible. Get training to make diet and exercise changes that last, at no cost to you. Find a program online or in person.
Yes: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Yes
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- You pay nothing if you qualify.
- How often
- There's no limit to the number of times you can participate
- Type
- Preventive service
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program
Description
The Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program is a health behavior change program to help you prevent type 2 diabetes.
The program has 16 sessions. You'll do one session per week within a 6-month period. In these sessions, you’ll get:
- A specially trained coach to help keep you motivated
- Training to make realistic, lasting behavior changes around diet and exercise
- Tips for getting more exercise
- Strategies to control your weight
- Support from people with similar goals and challenges (if you choose to participate in-person or through distance learning)
After the first 6 months, you get 6 follow-up sessions (one per month for 6 months) to help you maintain healthy habits.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Who's eligible
You’re at risk for developing type 2 diabetes, and all of these conditions apply to you:
- Within 12 months before attending your first core session, you have either a:
- Hemoglobin A1c test result between 5.7% and 6.4%
- Fasting plasma glucose of 110-125mg/dL
- 2-hour plasma glucose of 140-199 mg/dL (oral glucose tolerant test)
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more (BMI of 23 or more if you’re Asian).
- You've never been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Provider requirements
- You can get these services from an approved Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program supplier. These suppliers may be traditional health care providers or organizations like community centers or faith-based organizations.
- If you're in a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may have to go to an in-network provider to get these services. Contact your plan for more information.
Check with your doctor to find out if you’re eligible for the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program,
and choose the class format that works for you.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Facility
You can participate in the program through any of these class formats:
- Distance learning (you attend live sessions online)
- Self-paced (you complete sessions online, any time)
- In person
To find a supplier online or in person, use the “Find providers” search.
Search for Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program providers online and near you, then filter by class format.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if you qualify.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
How often
There's no limit to the number of times you can participate in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover the Diabetes Prevention Program?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, if you’re eligible. Get training to make diet and exercise changes that last, at no cost to you. Find a program online or in person.
Which part of Medicare covers Diabetes Prevention Program?
Medicare.gov lists Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program under Part B.
How much do you pay for Diabetes Prevention Program with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: You pay nothing if you qualify.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Diabetes Prevention Program?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover the Diabetes Prevention Program?
Yes. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program, if you’re eligible. Get training to make diet and exercise changes that last, at no cost to you. Find a program online or in person.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi