Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2020Health
S. 3237
WELL Seniors Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 28, 2020)
Wellness and Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act of 2020 or the WELL Seniors Act of 2020
This bill includes balance screenings and services to address certain social determinants of health (e.g., food and housing security) as elements that may be covered in annual wellness visits under Medicare. The bill also provides incentive payments for visits that cover such elements.
What just happenedJan 28, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME](I-ME)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2020
- Jan 28, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jan 28, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate