Bill > S2829

This bill amends the Social Security Act to create a new Medicare benefit called a "preventive home visit," which would allow eligible individuals to receive a comprehensive health assessment in their home environment every two years. These visits would be conducted by qualified healthcare professionals who would assess the home environment, identify potential health risks, and provide recommendations for interventions or home modifications to improve physical function, balance, strength, mobility, fall prevention, and nutrition. The visits can be conducted in-person, remotely, or through a combination of methods. Medicare would cover 100% of the cost of these visits, with the payment set at the lesser of the actual charge or an amount determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The bill establishes a bundled payment system for these visits and includes provisions to limit the frequency to no more than once every two years. The new benefit would take effect on January 1, 2027, providing Medicare beneficiaries with a proactive approach to maintaining health and preventing potential medical complications associated with aging and home-based risks.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2829/all-info