H.R. 5554: Stand Strong for Medicare Act of 2025
This bill, known as the Stand Strong for Medicare Act of 2025, aims to expand coverage under the Medicare program for certain items that help prevent falls for Medicare beneficiaries. Here are the key points:
Coverage for Fall Prevention Items
The bill proposes to modify the existing Medicare coverage provisions by:
- Amending Section 1861 of the Social Security Act to include "fall prevention items" as eligible for coverage.
- Defining "fall prevention items" to include:
- Grab bars
- Non-slip mats
- Shower chairs
- Bed rails
- Other items as specified by the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Exclusion Modification
The bill also seeks to adjust the rules regarding what items are not covered by Medicare. Specifically, it would:
- Modify Section 1862(a)(1) of the Social Security Act to allow for coverage of fall prevention items that are not prescribed by a physician.
- Introduce a new subparagraph that clarifies these items will be covered even without a physician's order.
Exemption from Sequestration
The bill states that payments for the newly covered fall prevention items will not be subject to reductions under sequestration laws. This means that the funding for these items will not be cut as a result of budget control measures established in prior legislation.
Effective Date
The changes proposed in the bill would take effect 60 days after it is enacted into law.
Relevant Companies
- PHM - PulteGroup, Inc.: May experience increased demand for fall prevention products, impacting sales.
- ATUS - Altice USA, Inc.: As a provider of home care services, may see operational changes related to new coverage items.
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Sponsors
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Sep. 23, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Sep. 23, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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