BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Medicaid members in Beckley now have access to free diabetic eye exams and A1C blood tests through a new partnership between Retina Labs and Wellpoint West Virginia. The initiative brings preventive screenings directly to residents with options for in-home appointments and local community health events, reducing transportation and access barriers.

This expansion is part of a statewide effort to help West Virginians catch early signs of diabetes-related complications before they become serious health issues, while making sure that residents of Beckley can receive services close to home.“For many Medicaid members, it’s the first time they’ve had easy access to a diabetic eye exam or A1C test without the barriers of travel or cost,” said Richard Pridham, president a

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