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This bill would expand Medicare to cover home resiliency services like heat pumps and backup batteries for at-risk patients during disasters.
What it does
This bill proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary home resiliency services for beneficiaries identified as medically at-risk during climate-related or manmade disasters. These covered services would include the provision of heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy-efficient storage solutions for medical supplies.
Who is affected
This bill primarily affects Medicare beneficiaries who are determined to be medically at-risk during climate-related or manmade disasters. These individuals may receive coverage for home resiliency services, including the provision of heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy-efficient storage for medical supplies.
Key provisions
- Medicare coverage for home resiliency services. The bill establishes Medicare coverage for medically necessary services provided to beneficiaries identified as medically at-risk during climate-related or manmade disasters.
- Provision of medical equipment and energy solutions. Covered services include the provision of heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy-efficient storage solutions for medical supplies.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill expands the scope of the existing Medicare program to include coverage for home resiliency services and medical equipment for beneficiaries identified as medically at-risk during disasters.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to expand Medicare coverage to include medically necessary home resiliency services for beneficiaries identified as medically at-risk during climate or manmade disasters. These services include the provision of heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy-efficient storage for medical supplies.