Provides Medicare coverage for medically necessary home resiliency services for at-risk individuals.
The bill amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include coverage of medically necessary home resiliency services under Medicare. These services are for individuals deemed medically at-risk in the event of a climate or manmade disaster. The Secretary, in consultation with relevant agencies, will establish criteria for determining medically at-risk individuals. Covered services include items like heat pumps, solar batteries, and energy-efficient cold-storage for heat-sensitive medical supplies.
Included in complete analysis
- Overview
- Core Provisions
- Implementation
- Impact
- Legal Framework
- Critical Issues
See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.