How to get a diabetes prevention program free or at low cost in Anchorage
If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Alaska Diabetes Prevention Programs. If you don't qualify, the 4 community health centers below charge by income.
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Alaska Diabetes Prevention Programs
Alaska's program for residents who qualify.
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4 community health centers in Anchorage
Federally qualified health centers, required to see you regardless of ability to pay, with fees on a sliding scale by income.
When you call, ask
- "Do you offer a diabetes prevention program at this location?"
- "What would it cost me without insurance, on your sliding scale?"
Community health centers in Anchorage
4 federally qualified community health centers in Anchorage charge on a sliding scale by income and see patients regardless of insurance. Call ahead to confirm the site offers a diabetes prevention program and to book.
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Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center, Inc.
Anchorage, AK 99503
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 907-743-7200 -
Covenant House Alaska Health Clinic
Anchorage, AK 99501
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 907-272-1255 -
Georgetown Clinic
Anchorage, AK 99501
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 907-675-4556 -
Scf Detox
Anchorage, AK 99508-5907
Sliding-scale fees Uninsured welcome 907-729-6690
Alaska's free diabetes prevention screening program
CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across Alaska. Cost depends on the site: many community sites are grant-funded and free, Medicare covers the program for enrollees with prediabetes, and Medicaid coverage varies by state.
Alaska Diabetes Prevention Programs
The programs above are free or low-cost, and a clinic A1C test is usually covered. If you want your number before you start, an at-home kit is a self-pay option:
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