Residential Recovery for Seniors Act

The Residential Recovery for Seniors Act would expand Medicare Part A coverage to include specific types of residential substance use disorder treatment for seniors. It creates three new coverage categories: low-intensity, high-intensity, and medically managed residential treatment, each with defined service requirements and facility standards. Medicare would cover these services when provided by certified facilities meeting specific clinical and operational criteria, including regular need assessments and adherence to evidence-based treatment standards. The bill also establishes a prospective payment system for these services to be implemented by October 2025, with initial payments matching current costs and future payments adjusted for inflation.