Amend CSSB 1 (house committee report) in Article II of the bill, following the appropriations to the Health and Human Services Commission (page II-38), by adding the following appropriately numbered rider:

____.  Diabetes Prevention Program. (a) Out of amounts appropriated above to the Health and Human Services Commission that are available for that purpose, the commission shall conduct a study, in consultation with the Department of State Health Services, to evaluate the cost-effectiveness and feasibility of implementing and administering a diabetes prevention program for Medicaid recipients, including alternative interventions for Medicaid recipients at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

(b)  The Health and Human Services Commission may implement the diabetes prevention program if they determine it will improve health outcomes for Medicaid recipients and lower Medicaid costs.

(c)  Not later than November 1, 2026, the commission shall submit to the governor, the Legislative Budget Board, the Senate Finance Committee, the House Appropriations Committee, and each standing committee of the legislature with jurisdiction over health and human services a written report containing the findings of the study conducted under this rider and any recommendations for legislative or other action based on those findings.