Medicare Coverage for Fall Prevention Items
This bill amends the Medicare program to provide coverage for fall prevention items, defined to include grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails. Coverage is contingent upon an order from a physician or practitioner. Payments for these items are exempt from sequestration reductions.
Key points
Medicare will cover the cost of fall prevention items, including grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails.
Coverage requires the items to be furnished pursuant to an order from a physician or qualified practitioner.
Payments for these fall prevention items will be protected from automatic budget reductions (sequestration).
The changes will take effect 60 days after the law is enacted.
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