HR. 1171In Committee
SAFE Act
Adds fall risk assessments and prevention services to Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive exams, including related therapy services
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Adds fall risk assessments and prevention services to Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive exams, including related therapy services
Key points
- Require fall risk assessments
- Authorize related therapy services
- Allow fall prevention services
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-10 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedAgingCongressional oversightHealthHealth promotion and preventive careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicare