SAFE through Medicare Act

The SAFE through Medicare Act expands Medicare coverage to include specific home resiliency services for individuals deemed medically at-risk during climate or manmade disasters. This bill defines these services as medically necessary items, such as heat pumps, solar batteries, and energy-efficient cold storage, that help vulnerable people cope with extreme weather events like heat waves, cold snaps, or flooding. To determine eligibility, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will establish a process considering factors like geographic climate risks, local disaster history, and a patient's reliance on temperature-sensitive medical equipment or power-dependent devices. If approved, Medicare will cover 100 percent of the cost for these services, provided they are furnished on or after January 1, 2027.