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WELL Seniors Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 4:09 PM
Summary of Bill S 2942
Bill 118 s 2942, also known as the WELL Seniors Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the health and well-being of senior citizens in the country. The bill focuses on addressing various issues that affect the elderly population, such as access to healthcare, nutrition, and social services.
One of the key provisions of the WELL Seniors Act is the establishment of a grant program to support community-based organizations that provide health and wellness services to seniors. These grants will help fund programs that promote healthy aging, prevent chronic diseases, and improve access to healthcare for older adults.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve nutrition for seniors, such as expanding access to healthy food options and increasing funding for meal delivery programs. It also aims to enhance social services for seniors by increasing funding for programs that address social isolation and promote mental health and well-being. Overall, the WELL Seniors Act of 2023 seeks to prioritize the health and well-being of senior citizens in the United States by addressing key issues related to healthcare, nutrition, and social services. If passed, this legislation has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for older adults across the country.
One of the key provisions of the WELL Seniors Act is the establishment of a grant program to support community-based organizations that provide health and wellness services to seniors. These grants will help fund programs that promote healthy aging, prevent chronic diseases, and improve access to healthcare for older adults.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve nutrition for seniors, such as expanding access to healthy food options and increasing funding for meal delivery programs. It also aims to enhance social services for seniors by increasing funding for programs that address social isolation and promote mental health and well-being. Overall, the WELL Seniors Act of 2023 seeks to prioritize the health and well-being of senior citizens in the United States by addressing key issues related to healthcare, nutrition, and social services. If passed, this legislation has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for older adults across the country.
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Current Status of Bill S 2942
Bill S 2942 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 27, 2023. Bill S 2942 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 27, 2023. Bill S 2942's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2942
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
1Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2942
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2942
WELL Seniors Act of 2023
WELL Seniors Act of 2023
Wellness and Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act of 2023
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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