Comment on CMS-2026-2377-0001
American Association for Elder CareSupportAdvocacy
Summary: The American Association for Elder Care (AAEC) advocates for the inclusion of evidence-based home modifications as a Medicare-covered fall prevention intervention. They recommend establishing a pilot program, recognizing home safety assessments as billable preventive services, and incorporating home environment assessments into quality measures.
Please see the attached supplemental comment from the American Association for Elder Care (AAEC) regarding AFC-Living home modification standards for fall prevention.