HB4635 Summary

• Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide medical assistance coverage for diabetes education services delivered by certified diabetes education providers for children under age 18 with Type 1 diabetes.

• Defines "certified diabetes education provider" as a professional with training and certification approved by the American Association of Diabetes Educators or a successor organization.

• Defines "Type 1 diabetes" using the same meaning as established by the American Diabetes Association or any successor organization.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.