Stand Strong for Medicare Act
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Stand Strong for Medicare Act, expands Medicare coverage to include items designed to prevent falls. Specifically, it amends Medicare regulations to cover grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, bed rails, and other specified fall prevention items. The bill also removes certain exclusions and ensures that payments for these items are not subject to sequestration.
Key provisions
- Medicare coverage is expanded to include grab bars.
- Medicare coverage is expanded to include non-slip mats.
- Medicare coverage is expanded to include shower chairs.
- Medicare coverage is expanded to include bed rails.
- The definition of ‘fall prevention items’ is established.
- Exclusions related to fall prevention items are modified.
- Payments for fall prevention items are exempt from sequestration.
Who is affected
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Healthcare providers
- Medical equipment suppliers
Notable changes
- Medicare will now cover items specifically designed to prevent falls.
- The definition of covered items has been broadened.
Fiscal impact
Payments for fall prevention items will not be subject to sequestration under existing laws.
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