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WELL Seniors Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2174| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3237
WELL Seniors Act of 2020
Jun 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3237
    WELL Seniors Act of 2020


  • June 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Health care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

WELL Seniors Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2174| Senate 
| Updated: 6/22/2021
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3237
WELL Seniors Act of 2020
Jun 22, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 22, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3237
    WELL Seniors Act of 2020


  • June 22, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 22, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth promotion and preventive careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare