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Medicare Home Visits: Risk Assessment and Support for Seniors

This new act introduces free, preventive home visits for Medicare beneficiaries, once every two years. The visits aim to assess the home environment, identify health risks, and provide referrals for interventions or home modifications to improve physical function and reduce fall risks. This initiative offers citizens better support in maintaining their health and safety within their own homes.
Key points
Medicare will cover the costs of preventive home visits, making them free for eligible individuals.
Visits will occur no more frequently than once every two years and will include an assessment of health risks in the home.
Professionals will identify hazards, such as fall risks, and offer referrals for interventions or home modifications.
Visits can be conducted in-person, remotely, or a combination, increasing accessibility.
The act becomes effective on January 1, 2027.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_2829
Sponsor: Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]
Process start date: 2025-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventive Home Visit Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_2829.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover the costs of preventive home visits, making them free for eligible individuals.
  • Visits will occur no more frequently than once every two years and will include an assessment of health risks in the home.
  • Professionals will identify hazards, such as fall risks, and offer referrals for interventions or home modifications.
  • Visits can be conducted in-person, remotely, or a combination, increasing accessibility.
  • The act becomes effective on January 1, 2027.
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. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME].

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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