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26-372m Elevate Care: Help Your Patients Prevent the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology +1 more·Provider News
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Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley now covers the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) as a Medi-Cal benefit at no cost to eligible members with prediabetes. Providers can refer eligible Medi-Cal members aged 18+ with specific BMI and glucose test criteria to a 22-session lifestyle coaching program administered by Diabetes Care Partners.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers should identify eligible Medi-Cal members with prediabetes (A1c 5.7-6.4%, fasting glucose 100-125 mg/dL, or 2-hour glucose 140-199 mg/dL) and refer them to the DPP program. Complete online referral forms at DCP website or call 877-227-3889. Update patient education materials to include information about this covered benefit for qualifying members.