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S.2174: Wellness and Education for Longer Lives for Seniors Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 22, 2021
Bill 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.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Angus King (ID-Maine) |