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H.R. 1171 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
52 members · Left 26 · Center 12 · Right 14 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Miller, Carol D. (R-WV) (Introduced 02/10/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.53 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 52 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Energy and Commerce Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/10/2025 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. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/10/2025)
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.
119 HR 1171 IH: Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1171IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 10, 2025Mrs. Miller of West Virginia (for herself and Ms. Stansbury) introduced the following bill; which was 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 concernedA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for purposes of the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or the SAFE Act.2.Physical therapy and occupational therapy benefit in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical exam(a)Annual wellness visit(1)In generalSection 1861(hhh) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(hhh)) is amended—(A)in paragraph (1)—(i)in subparagraph (A), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon;(ii)in subparagraph (B)(ii), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(iii)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(C)that, in the case of an individual who has been determined by a physician to have fallen in the previous calendar year, includes a falls risk assessment and fall prevention services.; and(B)in paragraph (3)—(i)in subparagraph (B), by striking or at the end;(ii)in subparagraph (C), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and(iii)by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:(D)in the case of an individual described in paragraph (1)(C), a physical therapist or an occupational therapist furnishing a separate falls risk assessment and fall prevention services..(2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to annual wellness visits furnished on or after January 1, 2026.(b)Initial preventive physical examination(1)In generalSection 1861(ww)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(ww)(2)) is amended—(A)in subparagraph (N), by moving the margins of such subparagraph 2 ems to the left;(B)by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and(C)by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following new subparagraph:(O)In the case of an individual that has been determined by a physician to have experienced a fall in the previous calendar year, outpatient occupational therapy services (as defined in subsection (g)) and outpatient physical therapy services (as defined in subsection (p))..(2)Effective dateThe amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply to initial preventive physical examinations furnished on or after January 1, 2026.3.Reports to CongressBeginning January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall submit to Congress a report on the number of falls (as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) experienced by individuals aged 65 and older that received treatment for pain or injury related to a fall or falls experienced in the previous calendar year. With respect to each subsequent report, such Secretary shall include the data reported in previous years and describe any changes from year to year.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/10/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 02/10/2025 | House floor actions | 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. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | SAFE Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | SAFE Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for purposes of the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 02/10/2025 Referred To |
| House - Energy and Commerce Committee | 02/10/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Health
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