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SAFE through Medicare Act

USA119th CongressS-4358| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary home resiliency services for individuals vulnerable during climate or manmade disasters. These new services, which would be available starting January 1, 2027, aim to protect beneficiaries by providing essential equipment and modifications. Examples of covered services include heat pumps for those sensitive to extreme temperatures, solar batteries for individuals reliant on electrical medical equipment, and energy-efficient cold storage for heat-sensitive medical supplies. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with other agencies, would establish a process to determine who is considered medically at-risk , considering factors like geography-specific climate risks, regional disaster history, and individual medical reliance on sensitive equipment or chronic conditions. Medicare would cover 100 percent of the cost for these approved home resiliency services, based on a fee schedule established by the Secretary.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2288
SAFE through Medicare Act
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2288
    SAFE through Medicare Act


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

SAFE through Medicare Act

USA119th CongressS-4358| Senate 
| Updated: 4/21/2026
This legislation proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary home resiliency services for individuals vulnerable during climate or manmade disasters. These new services, which would be available starting January 1, 2027, aim to protect beneficiaries by providing essential equipment and modifications. Examples of covered services include heat pumps for those sensitive to extreme temperatures, solar batteries for individuals reliant on electrical medical equipment, and energy-efficient cold storage for heat-sensitive medical supplies. The Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with other agencies, would establish a process to determine who is considered medically at-risk , considering factors like geography-specific climate risks, regional disaster history, and individual medical reliance on sensitive equipment or chronic conditions. Medicare would cover 100 percent of the cost for these approved home resiliency services, based on a fee schedule established by the Secretary.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-2288
SAFE through Medicare Act
Apr 21, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 21, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-2288
    SAFE through Medicare Act


  • April 21, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 21, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Finance Committee

Health

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