H.R. 1171 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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, Feb 10, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAdds fall prevention to Medicare wellness visits
Falls are a real health problem for older adults, and this bill aims to address that. It would include fall risk assessments and fall prevention services as part of the annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams that Medicare covers. Physical therapists and occupational therapists would also be able to provide related services under this benefit.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare, this means your doctor could screen you for fall risk during your regular checkup and connect you with therapists who can help prevent falls—all as part of your covered preventive care. This could help older adults stay safer and more independent in their daily lives.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Feb 10, 2025)
Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or the SAFE Act
This bill incorporates risk assessments and prevention services for falls into annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams under Medicare, as well as associated services provided by physical therapists and occupational therapists.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1171
A BILL
SAFE Act
Sponsor: Rep. Carol D. Miller (R-WV-1) · Introduced Feb 10, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Feb 10, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.”