Congress bill would add PT/OT fall-prevention services to Medicare wellness visits starting in 2026

Health care offices update their intake questions and paperwork to document whether a patient had a fall in the prior calendar year and whether a physician has made that determination.

Patients may be asked more directly about falls, and clearer documentation can make it easier to qualify for the new falls-prevention services.

PT/OT clinics and primary care practices set up referral and scheduling routines for separate falls assessments and prevention services tied to wellness visits.

You may get faster scheduling for balance training or home-safety coaching after a wellness visit if your recent fall is documented.