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Stand Strong for Medicare Act

USA119th CongressS-2831| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Stand Strong for Medicare Act" proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include specific fall prevention items , aiming to reduce fall-related injuries among beneficiaries. This legislation amends the Social Security Act to define and cover items such as grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails, provided they are furnished pursuant to an order from a physician or practitioner. Furthermore, the bill ensures that payments for these newly covered fall prevention items will be exempt from sequestration reductions , safeguarding their availability and affordability for eligible individuals. These provisions are slated to become effective 60 days following the Act's enactment, thereby quickly integrating these preventative measures into Medicare benefits.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5554
Introduced in House
  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • September 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5554
    Introduced in House

Stand Strong for Medicare Act

USA119th CongressS-2831| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
The "Stand Strong for Medicare Act" proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include specific fall prevention items , aiming to reduce fall-related injuries among beneficiaries. This legislation amends the Social Security Act to define and cover items such as grab bars, non-slip mats, shower chairs, and bed rails, provided they are furnished pursuant to an order from a physician or practitioner. Furthermore, the bill ensures that payments for these newly covered fall prevention items will be exempt from sequestration reductions , safeguarding their availability and affordability for eligible individuals. These provisions are slated to become effective 60 days following the Act's enactment, thereby quickly integrating these preventative measures into Medicare benefits.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sep 23, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5554
Introduced in House
  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • September 23, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5554
    Introduced in House
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted