Defend Progress. Extend Coverage. Empower Consumers. Protecting CGM Access at the State-Level

While significant progress has been made at the state level to expand coverage, recent cuts to Medicaid under H.R. 1, “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” have put immense pressure on state Medicaid programs to navigate new requirements and reduced funding. These changes make it more difficult to protect the coverage gains achieved so far and to continue to encourage states to expand coverage and meet the American Diabetes Association’s Standards of Care.

This discussion features:

• Personal stories from individuals who rely on CGMs to manage their diabetes.
• An overview of the current landscape of CGM coverage across states.
• A panel conversation on effective advocacy strategies to help state health advocates advance access to life-saving technology

Together, we can ensure that progress in diabetes care continues to move forward — not backward — making it safer, more effective and more equitable for everyone.

Moderator:

• Mackenzie Marshall, Senior Manager of Government Relations, Families USA

Panelists:

• Honour McDaniel Hill, MPH, Director of Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives in Alabama, March of Dimes
• Greg Howe, Senior Fellow, Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS)
• Bruce Taylor, Diabetes Advocate

Closing Remarks:

• Tasha Dawson, Deputy Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Families USA