S. 3237 · 116th Congress

WELL Seniors Act of 2020

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Angus King
Introduced
2020-01-28
Latest action
2020-01-28 · Introduced in Senate

Summary

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.