SAFE through Medicare Act
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- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill, the SAFE through Medicare Act, aims to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary home resiliency services. These services, such as heat pumps and solar batteries, would be provided to individuals deemed ‘medically at-risk’ in the event of a climate or manmade disaster. The bill establishes a process for determining who is considered medically at-risk and outlines payment rates for these services, setting them at 100% of the actual charge or a fee schedule determined by the Secretary.
Key provisions
- Medicare will cover home resiliency services for individuals deemed medically at-risk due to climate or manmade disasters.
- The Secretary will establish criteria to determine which individuals are medically at-risk, considering factors like geographic climate risks and medical needs.
- Home resiliency services include items like heat pumps, solar batteries, and energy-efficient cold storage.
- Payment for these services will be 100% of the actual charge or a fee schedule set by the Secretary.
- The bill defines ‘home resiliency services’ and establishes a process for determining medically at-risk individuals.
- The Secretary will consult with several agencies (NIH, CMS, NOAA) in determining medical risk.
Who is affected
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Individuals at risk of harm from climate or manmade disasters
- Healthcare providers
- Individuals with chronic medical conditions
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