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Medicare Coverage for Home Disaster Preparedness and Resiliency Services.

This bill amends Medicare to cover "medically necessary home resiliency services" for individuals highly vulnerable during disasters or infrastructure failures. These services, such as solar batteries for life-sustaining medical equipment or heat pumps, will be covered 100% by Medicare, meaning no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries. The goal is to protect the health and safety of at-risk beneficiaries during extreme weather or power outages starting January 1, 2024.
Key points
Medicare will cover 100% of the cost for specific home upgrades necessary for medical safety during disasters (e.g., solar batteries, heat pumps, specialized cold storage).
Coverage is limited to individuals officially determined to be "medically at-risk" due to climate hazards, reliance on medical equipment, or chronic conditions.
The Secretary must establish criteria to identify medically vulnerable individuals based on regional climate risks and medical needs.
These services are scheduled to be covered starting January 1, 2024.
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Print number: 118_S_2288
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2023-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE through Medicare Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2288.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover 100% of the cost for specific home upgrades necessary for medical safety during disasters (e.g., solar batteries, heat pumps, specialized cold storage).
  • Coverage is limited to individuals officially determined to be "medically at-risk" due to climate hazards, reliance on medical equipment, or chronic conditions.
  • The Secretary must establish criteria to identify medically vulnerable individuals based on regional climate risks and medical needs.
  • These services are scheduled to be covered starting January 1, 2024.
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. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

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 2025-12-26.

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