Diabetes Act

This bill requires Medicare to separately reimburse for the software and algorithms that power automated insulin delivery systems (like continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps), which it currently does not cover. It creates a certification process for healthcare providers to ensure continuous access to covered diabetes technologies during the first 12 months of Medicare Part B enrollment, with new requirements for Medicare administrative contractors by 2026. The bill also establishes new billing codes for insulin pump training and education services and mandates a federal report assessing barriers to diabetes care access across government health programs. These changes directly affect Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes (26% of Medicare enrollees have diabetes) and healthcare providers offering diabetes management services.