Bills · S 2612
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2612MedicareLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
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INTRO JUL 31· LAST ACTION JUL 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenFalls are a major concern for older adults, often leading to serious injuries, hospitalization, and a decline in independence. This bill matters because it aims to make fall prevention a more central and accessible part of Medicare's preventive care. By allowing physical and occupational therapists to directly provide fall risk assessments and prevention services during routine check-ups, it could help identify and address fall risks earlier.
If this bill becomes law, more seniors who have fallen will receive targeted interventions to help them avoid future falls, potentially reducing injuries, healthcare costs, and improving their quality of life. Without this law, these specific fall prevention services by therapists might not be as directly integrated into Medicare's preventive visits, meaning seniors might miss out on specialized care that could prevent serious incidents.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Medicare annual wellness visits will include fall risk assessments and prevention services for beneficiaries who have fallen in the previous year.
This integrates targeted fall prevention directly into routine yearly check-ups for at-risk seniors, making it easier to access.
PROVISION 02
Physical therapists and occupational therapists will be recognized as professionals who can provide these specific fall assessment and prevention services during annual wellness visits.
This allows specialists in movement and function to directly address fall risks, leveraging their expertise.
PROVISION 03
The 'Welcome to Medicare' initial preventive physical exam will also include outpatient physical and occupational therapy services for fall prevention for new beneficiaries who have fallen recently.
This ensures that fall prevention starts early in a beneficiary's Medicare journey if they are already at risk.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to Congress, starting in 2027, on the number of falls experienced by individuals aged 65 and older.
This provision creates a mechanism for tracking the effectiveness of fall prevention efforts and understanding trends in senior falls.
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R· West Virginia
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 31
Introduced in Senate
JUL 31
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2612
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 31, 2025
Last actionJul 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025
Senate BillS 2612MedicareLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
SAFE Act
INTRODUCED JUL 31, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 31, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
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