What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2288.
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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