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Senior Support: Physical and Occupational Therapists in Medicare.

This new act expands Medicare's annual wellness visits to include services from physical and occupational therapists. The goal is to better assess and prevent falls in elderly individuals who have previously fallen. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, potentially improving seniors' safety and quality of life.
Key points
Seniors who have experienced a fall will be able to receive fall risk assessments and prevention services from physical or occupational therapists during their annual Medicare wellness visit.
These services will also be available during the initial preventive physical examination for individuals who fell in the previous year.
The government will annually report on the number of falls among individuals aged 65 and older who received fall-related treatment, allowing for program effectiveness monitoring.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2612
Sponsor: Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
Process start date: 2025-07-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SAFE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2612.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-07-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Seniors who have experienced a fall will be able to receive fall risk assessments and prevention services from physical or occupational therapists during their annual Medicare wellness visit.
  • These services will also be available during the initial preventive physical examination for individuals who fell in the previous year.
  • The government will annually report on the number of falls among individuals aged 65 and older who received fall-related treatment, allowing for program effectiveness monitoring.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Justice, James C. [R-WV].

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 2025-12-23.

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