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Medicare Coverage for Home Disaster Preparedness Services

This new bill expands Medicare to cover services that help medically vulnerable individuals prepare their homes for climate or man-made disasters. It includes items like heat pumps and solar batteries for those reliant on medical equipment, aiming to protect citizens' health and safety during emergencies.
Key points
Medicare will cover medically necessary home resiliency services for individuals at risk during climate or man-made disasters.
Services include items like heat pumps for those vulnerable to extreme temperatures and solar batteries for individuals dependent on electrical medical equipment.
Eligibility will be determined by the Secretary, considering factors like geographic climate risks, medical reliance on sensitive equipment, and chronic conditions.
The cost of these services will be fully covered by Medicare for eligible individuals, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
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Print number: 118_HR_4375
Sponsor: Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
Process start date: 2023-06-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4375.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover medically necessary home resiliency services for individuals at risk during climate or man-made disasters.
  • Services include items like heat pumps for those vulnerable to extreme temperatures and solar batteries for individuals dependent on electrical medical equipment.
  • Eligibility will be determined by the Secretary, considering factors like geographic climate risks, medical reliance on sensitive equipment, and chronic conditions.
  • The cost of these services will be fully covered by Medicare for eligible individuals, reducing out-of-pocket expenses.
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 Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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