Pre-Diabetes and Diabetes Management Program

Diabetes Management Plan A Cost-Saving Healthcare Initiative

About the Program:

  • Automatic enrollment for eligible Pre-Diabetic and Diabetic employees and dependents
  • Voluntary participation - opt-out available
  • Reduces costs for diabetes-related medications and supplies
  • Covers: insulin, oral glycemic medications, ACE Inhibitors, Statins, and anti-depressants

Program Goals:

  1. Better Diabetes Management through: • Self-Management Training • Diabetic Eye Examinations • Preventive Foot Care
  2. Reduce Pre-Diabetic progression to Diabetes

Program Benefits:

Medical Coverage:

  • Bi-annual diabetes-related checkups
  • Annual screenings (no copay required):
    • LDL cholesterol test
    • Serum creatinine test
    • Retinopathy screening
    • Nephropathy screening
    • 2+ HbA1C tests

Support Resources:

  • Online Health Actions Portal for progress tracking
  • Health Insight support: 1-866-944-9001 (M-F, 8am-9pm EST)
  • Free YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program
    • 16 lifestyle intervention sessions
    • Focus on diet, activity, and behavior modification
    • Available to Pre-Diabetic employees

Opting Out:

  • Complete the Diabetic Management Plan Waiver
  • Submit to City of New Orleans Healthcare Plan
  • Note: Opting out forfeits cost-saving benefits

Know Your Risk:

Key risk factors:

  • Family history
  • Weight
  • Age
  • Ethnicity
  • High blood pressure

Assessment Tools:

  1. Type 2 Diabetes Risk Test (60 seconds)
  2. Heart Health Assessment

Remember: Always consult your healthcare provider to confirm assessment results.