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WELL Seniors Act of 2020

3/2/2022, 4:21 PM

Congressional Summary of S 3237

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 3237

Bill S 3237 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2020. Bill S 3237 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on January 28, 2020.  Bill S 3237's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of January 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3237

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3237

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Health care quality
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3237

WELL Seniors Act of 2020
WELL Seniors Act of 2020
Wellness and Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act of 2020
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the annual wellness visit under the Medicare program.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3237

Angus S. King Jr.
Angus S. King Jr.
MaineIndependent

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