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.
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.