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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for purposes of the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

8/1/2025, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 2612

This bill, labeled S. 2612 in the 119th Congress, aims to modify title XVIII of the Social Security Act to incorporate physical therapists and occupational therapists as recognized health professionals for the annual wellness visit within the Medicare program. The bill also includes provisions addressing other related purposes.

Congressional Summary of S 2612

Stopping Addiction and Falls for the Elderly Act or the SAFE Act

This bill incorporates risk assessments and prevention services for falls into annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical exams under Medicare, as well as associated services provided by physical therapists and occupational therapists.

Current Status of Bill S 2612

Bill S 2612 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2025. Bill S 2612 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2025.  Bill S 2612's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 31, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2612

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2612

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2612

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for purposes of the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists and occupational therapists as health professionals for purposes of the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

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