Lets Medicare beneficiaries get falls assessments from physical and occupational therapists.
This bill, called the SAFE Act, would let Medicare beneficiaries who have fallen get special assessments and prevention services during their annual check-ups. Physical and occupational therapists would be able to provide these services. This means more options for seniors to prevent future falls, starting in 2026.
Today, Medicare's annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams do not specifically include falls risk assessments or prevention services for those who have fallen, nor do they explicitly allow physical or occupational therapists to provide these services during these visits. If this bill becomes law, starting January 1, 2026, these visits would be required to include falls risk assessments and prevention services for beneficiaries who have fallen, and physical and occupational therapists would be able to provide them.
HR 1171 · 119th Congress · February 10, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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