The Preventive Home Visit Act would add coverage for preventive home visits under Medicare starting January 1, 2027. The bill defines a covered visit as an assessment conducted by a qualified healthcare professional (or team) in a Medicare beneficiary's home—either in person, remotely, or both—that evaluates home safety, identifies health risks, and recommends interventions or modifications to improve mobility, prevent falls, and enhance nutrition. Beneficiaries could receive one visit every two years at no cost, with Medicare covering 100 percent of the service through a bundled payment amount that the Secretary of Health and Human Services would establish. The legislation targets seniors and others on Medicare who could benefit from home-based preventive care to reduce fall risks and improve physical function, though the bill does not specify particular funding levels or appropriations for implementation.
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