A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The SAFE through Medicare Act seeks to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for medically necessary home resiliency services under Medicare. This coverage would apply to individuals determined to be medically at-risk during climate or manmade disasters. These services include items like heat pumps, solar batteries, and cold-storage for medical supplies. The Secretary will establish a process to determine which individuals are at-risk based on various factors like geography and medical needs. Medicare would pay 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or a Secretary-established fee schedule for these services.
Yes· 3 of 14
- Scored +8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Primarily benefits Medicare beneficiaries, a population largely consisting of seniors who are vulnerable to extreme weather.
- Scored +8
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Provides critical medical equipment and protections for individuals with disabilities reliant on electrical devices.
- Scored +8
Would retired people be better off under this?
Directly benefits retirees on Medicare by protecting them against climate and disaster-related health risks.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Provision of Essential Equipment: The bill covers items such as heat pumps for those vulnerable to extreme temperatures, solar batteries for those dependent on electrical medical equipment, and cold-storage for heat-sensitive medical supplies (Section 2(a)(1)(LL) and Section 2(a)(2)(1)(B)). This could help individuals maintain their health and safety during disasters.
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Targeted Protection for At-Risk Individuals: The bill establishes a process to identify people who are medically at-risk due to chronic conditions, disabilities, or reliance on specific medical equipment (Section 2(a)(2)(2)). This ensures that those most vulnerable to climate hazards or infrastructure failure receive support.
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Financial Coverage: Medicare would pay 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or the amount determined under a fee schedule for these services (Section 2(b)(2)). This provides direct financial support for necessary resiliency items.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: Coverage for these home resiliency services would not begin until on or after January 1, 2027 (Section 2(a)(2)(1)(A)). This means individuals facing immediate risks would have to wait for the new coverage to take effect.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Provides critical medical equipment and protections for individuals with disabilities reliant on electrical devices. Would retired people be better off under this? — Directly benefits retirees on Medicare by protecting them against climate and disaster-related health risks. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Primarily benefits Medicare beneficiaries, a population largely consisting of seniors who are vulnerable to extreme weather. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Fully covers the cost of home resiliency services under Medicare, helping low-income beneficiaries who might otherwise afford them. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Assists middle-class Medicare beneficiaries with the costs of emergency home resiliency equipment. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Helps rural residents who may face higher risks of power loss and infrastructure failure during disasters.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster? — Enhances individual and community preparedness for climate and manmade disasters. Does this put more money into wind, solar and other renewable power? — Promotes the adoption of renewable energy sources such as solar batteries in homes for medical resilience. Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change? — Encourages the use of energy-efficient technologies like heat pumps and solar batteries to protect vulnerable populations. Does this better protect air, water and wildlife? — Addresses climate-related risks by improving household resilience against extreme weather events.
- Healthcare
- Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65? — The bill expands Medicare benefits to cover medically necessary home resiliency services for at-risk individuals. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — Improves healthcare access by providing crucial disaster-preparedness medical equipment and supplies to vulnerable patients.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — Provides direct assistance to individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities who are vulnerable during disasters.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — Grants federal agencies authority to establish processes and fee schedules for home resiliency services under Medicare.
- 8/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/12/2026
- 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.
- Introduced in House
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana