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Medicare Home Visits: Health and Safety Assessments for Seniors

This new act introduces free home visits for individuals covered by Medicare, once every two years. The purpose of these visits is to assess the home environment, identify health risks, and provide advice on physical activity, fall prevention, and nutrition. This aims to help seniors live safer and healthier lives in their own homes.
Key points
Medicare will cover the costs of home visits to assess home safety and health.
Visits will occur no more frequently than once every two years and will be conducted by qualified professionals.
During the visit, professionals will identify health risks and suggest solutions, such as home modifications or lifestyle advice, to improve physical activity, prevent falls, and support healthy nutrition.
The cost of the visit will be 100% covered by Medicare, meaning no additional charges for eligible individuals.
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Print number: 117_S_2175
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2021-06-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventive Home Visit Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2175.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover the costs of home visits to assess home safety and health.
  • Visits will occur no more frequently than once every two years and will be conducted by qualified professionals.
  • During the visit, professionals will identify health risks and suggest solutions, such as home modifications or lifestyle advice, to improve physical activity, prevent falls, and support healthy nutrition.
  • The cost of the visit will be 100% covered by Medicare, meaning no additional charges for eligible individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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