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[California] Diabetes prevention program with Teladoc Health
Anthem BCBS·CA · Endocrinology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine +1 more·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Jul 10, 2026
We identified it
Jul 11, 2026
Summary
Anthem Blue Cross Medi-Cal Managed Care now covers the CDC Diabetes Prevention Program through Teladoc Health for eligible members at risk for type 2 diabetes at no additional cost. Members can enroll online or by phone after meeting specific criteria (age 18+, BMI 25+, prediabetes indicators, no prior diabetes diagnosis). Providers should inform eligible patients about this preventive benefit.
Action Required
By July 10, 2026: Providers should educate patients about the no-cost Diabetes Prevention Program availability through Teladoc Health. Front desk or care coordination staff may share enrollment information (https://teladochealth.com/diabetes-prevention-medicaid or 800-835-2362) with Medi-Cal Managed Care members who have prediabetes or meet eligibility criteria. No billing system changes required as this is a covered benefit with no patient cost. Consider adding information to patient education materials or EMR screening protocols for prediabetic patients.