Bills · S 2831
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2831Health
Stand Strong for Medicare Act
INTRO SEP 17· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because falls are a major health concern for older adults, often leading to serious injuries, hospitalizations, and a decline in quality of life. By covering basic fall prevention items, this bill could significantly reduce the number of falls, making homes safer for Medicare beneficiaries.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to fewer emergency room visits and hospital stays caused by falls, potentially saving healthcare costs in the long run. If it doesn't pass, many individuals at risk of falling will continue to bear the full cost of these essential safety items themselves, which might prevent some from getting the necessary modifications to their homes. This bill addresses a common, preventable cause of injury and disability among the elderly population.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Medicare will cover specific fall prevention items, including grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails.
This directly expands Medicare benefits to include practical home safety equipment that was not previously covered.
PROVISION 02
The Secretary of Health and Human Services can specify additional items or categories of items to be covered as fall prevention items.
This provides flexibility to adapt coverage to new technologies or evolving understanding of fall prevention needs.
PROVISION 03
Coverage for these items requires an order from a physician or other healthcare practitioner.
This ensures that items are medically necessary and prescribed by a professional, preventing misuse or over-utilization.
PROVISION 04
Payments for these fall prevention items will not be subject to reductions from government-wide spending cuts (sequestration).
This protects the funding for these benefits, ensuring they remain consistently available to beneficiaries.
SPONSORSHIP
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I· Maine
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 1 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 17
Introduced in Senate
SEP 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2831
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 17, 2025
Last actionSep 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2831Health
Stand Strong for Medicare Act
INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
1
COMPLEXITY
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