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SAFE through Medicare Act
6/2/2026, 5:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 8749
H.R. 8749, introduced in the 119th Congress on May 12, 2026, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encompass coverage of medically necessary home resiliency services under Medicare.
Congressional Summary of HR 8749
Survival Aid For Emergencies through Medicare Act or the SAFE through Medicare Act
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medically necessary services for beneficiaries who are determined to be medically at-risk during a climate or manmade disaster (i.e., home resiliency services), such as heat pumps, batteries for medical equipment, and energy efficient storage for medical supplies.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8749
Bill HR 8749 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8749 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 12, 2026. Bill HR 8749's most recent activity was 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. as of May 12, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8749
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8749
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8749
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medically necessary home resiliency services under Medicare.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medically necessary home resiliency services under Medicare.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8749
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