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21-851 Delay or Prevent the Onset of Type 2 Diabetes
Health Net·CA · Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice +1 more·Provider News
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Medi-Cal in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties now covers a Diabetes Prevention Program as a mobile app benefit for prediabetic patients. Providers should identify eligible members with prediabetes and refer them to this free program administered by Yes Health, Inc.
Action Required
Immediately: Providers in Fresno, Kings and Madera counties should begin screening Medi-Cal patients age 18+ with BMI ≥25 (≥23 for Asian patients) for prediabetes using A1c (5.7-6.7%), fasting glucose (110-125 mg/dL), or 2-hour glucose (140-199 mg/dL) tests. Refer eligible members directly to the Medi-Cal Diabetes Prevention Program. Update patient education materials to include information about this free mobile app benefit. Contact CalViva Health at 888-893-1569 for questions.