There is a change in the effective date of the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) –\u00a0Chapter 4 of the EOC \u201cMedical Benefits Charts (what is covered and what you pay).\u201d As described in\u00a0your EOC, the MDPP services will be covered for eligible Medicare beneficiaries under all Medicare\u00a0health plans. MDPP is a structured health behavior change intervention that provides practical\u00a0training in long-term dietary change, increased physical activity, and problem-solving strategies for\u00a0overcoming challenges to sustaining weight loss and a healthy lifestyle. Due to a delay with CMS\u00a0implementation, the plan will begin coverage of the MDPP beginning April 1, 2018.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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