How HR 8749 changes current law

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The bill adds coverage for medically necessary home resiliency services under Medicare.

• 42 U.S.C. 1395x

  (LL) in the case of an individual who is medically at-risk in the event of a climate or manmade disaster (as determined by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (ooo)), home resiliency services (as defined in such subsection);

  This provides Medicare coverage for home resiliency services for individuals deemed medically at-risk due to climate or manmade disasters.

• 42 U.S.C. 1395x

  Home resiliency services.--The term `home resiliency services' means items and services--(A) furnished on or after January 1, 2027, to an individual described in subsection (s)(2)(LL); and (B) that the Secretary determines are medically necessary for such individual in the case of a climate or manmade disaster, such as a heat pump for an individual vulnerable to extreme temperatures, solar batteries for an individual reliant on electrical medical equipment (including home mechanical ventilators), and energy efficient cold-storage for heat-sensitive medical supplies.

  Defines home resiliency services that are covered under Medicare.

• 42 U.S.C. 1395l

  and (II) with respect to home resiliency services described in section 1861(s)(2)(LL), the amount paid shall be an amount equal to 100 percent of the lesser of the actual charge for the services or the amount determined under a fee schedule established by the Secretary.

  Establishes payment mechanisms for home resiliency services, ensuring full coverage under Medicare.