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State Policy·August 4, 2026

Seven States Improve Medicaid Access to Continuous Glucose Monitors Beyond Coverage Mandates

Seven states implemented strategies to strengthen access to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for Medicaid enrollees with diabetes, going beyond coverage policies to address utilization barriers. The Center for Health Care Strategies report examines how these states improved actual device uptake and diabetes care outcomes. The findings highlight operational approaches to bridge the gap between coverage on paper and real-world access. This matters for state Medicaid agencies and managed care plans working to translate diabetes technology coverage into measurable improvements in member health outcomes.

Why it matters

Medicaid CGM coverage exists in most states, but utilization rates remain low — these seven state models offer replicable strategies for closing the coverage-to-access gap and improving diabetes outcomes.

Managed Care

Read the full article at chcs.org

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