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The SAFE Act expands Medicare's annual wellness visit to include physical therapy and occupational therapy services for fall prevention, specifically targeting elderly individuals who have experienced falls.
Key Points
- 1Adds falls risk assessment and fall prevention services to Medicare annual wellness visits
- 2Allows physical therapists and occupational therapists to provide separate fall prevention services
- 3Includes outpatient PT and OT services in initial preventive physical examinations for fall victims
- 4Requires annual reporting to Congress on falls among individuals aged 65+
- 5Applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2026
- 6Targets elderly population who have experienced falls in the previous calendar year
Impact Areas
Elderly Medicare beneficiariesPhysical therapists and occupational therapistsMedicare programHealthcare providersFall prevention programsCongressional oversight
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