HB4957 Summary

• Requires the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to cover diabetes education services provided by certified diabetes educators for children under 18 with Type 1 diabetes under the medical assistance program.

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

• Defines "Type 1 diabetes" according to the American Diabetes Association definition or successor organization standards.

• Becomes effective immediately upon enactment.