Senate Bill 3237
116th Congress(2019-2020)
WELL Seniors Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 28, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3237
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.
January 28, 2020
01/28/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
01/28/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 2, 2022 4:21:34 PM