Medicare Expansion: Coverage for Fall Prevention Items.
This law amends the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include specific fall prevention items, such as grab bars, non-slip mats, and shower chairs. Beneficiaries can obtain these items if furnished pursuant to an order from a physician or practitioner. Furthermore, payments for these items are explicitly exempt from automatic budget reductions known as sequestration.
Key points
Medicare Coverage Expanded: Medicare will now cover the cost of certain fall prevention items.
Covered Items: Specified items include grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails, along with others the Secretary may specify.
Physician Order Required: Coverage requires an order from a physician or qualified practitioner.
Funding Protection: Payments for these items are exempt from sequestration under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act.
Status:
Introduced
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