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The TEAM Diabetes Education program has been recognized by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) for quality self-management education. Individual and group class education is available at multiple locations to help better meet your needs.
American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program
AtlantiCare TEAM Diabetes was recertified by the American Diabetes Association Education Recognition Program for the fourth time. The program has been ADA recognized since 2008. This recognition assures that AtlantiCare’s diabetes education services meet the National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support.
Insurance Coverage
Medicare covers diabetes self-management training/education. This service is covered under Medicare Part B. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan or other Medicare Supplemental Plan, diabetes self-management training/education should be covered, please check with your specific plan. You will need a written referral from your healthcare provider who manages your diabetes for any diabetes education services.
- Medicare will cover a total of 10 hours of initial diabetes self-management training/education
- Your initial diabetes training/education must be completed no more than 12 months from the time you start
- Medicare will also cover an initial 3 hours of individualized nutrition counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy or MNT)
- You are also covered for 2 hours of follow-up training/education each year, and 2 hours of nutrition counseling each year following your initial year of training/education.
Referrals
A TEAM Diabetes Education referral form or written prescription from your provider for Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) and/or MNT is required before scheduling an appointment. The prescription must state your medical diagnosis.
