S. 2174 · 117th Congress
WELL Seniors Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Angus King
- Introduced
- 2021-06-22
- Latest action
- 2021-06-22 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
Wellness and Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act of 2021 or the WELL Seniors Act of 2021
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.