How to get a diabetes prevention program free or at low cost in Central Falls
If you're uninsured or under-insured, start with Ready for Health. If you don't qualify, the 2 community health centers below charge by income.
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Ready for Health
Rhode Island's program for residents who qualify.
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2 community health centers in Central Falls
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 Central Falls
2 federally qualified community health centers in Central Falls 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.
Rhode Island's free diabetes prevention screening program
CDC-recognized Diabetes Prevention Program classes run across Rhode Island. 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.
Ready for Health
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:
Everlywell
Check your A1C at home.
$49, FSA/HSA eligible
Order the A1C test