Bill · H.R. 8749· House(119-HR-8749)
SAFE through Medicare Act
- Introduced
- 5/12/2026
- Last activity
- 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.
- Sponsored by
- Maxwell Frost
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- 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
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
Primarily benefits Medicare beneficiaries, a population largely consisting of seniors who are vulnerable to extreme weather.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
Provides critical medical equipment and protections for individuals with disabilities reliant on electrical devices.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Retirees+8Good For Seniors+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Rural Residents+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A+7Increases Renewable Energy Investment+6Reduces Carbon Emissions+6Improves Environmental Protections+5
- Healthcare
- Increases Medicare Funding+8Improves Healthcare Access+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3
- 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