Bills · S 2830
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2830Health
WELL Seniors Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 17· LAST ACTION SEP 17
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it shifts the focus of senior wellness visits beyond just medical conditions to also include critical social and environmental factors that profoundly impact health. Issues like food and housing insecurity, lack of transportation, or social isolation significantly affect seniors' well-being and their ability to follow medical advice. By addressing these "social determinants of health" during a routine visit, doctors can identify problems earlier and connect seniors to resources they need, potentially preventing future health crises, hospitalizations, and improving their overall quality of life.
If this bill becomes law, seniors could experience more holistic care that supports their independence and prevents common issues like falls. It could make healthcare more accessible by expanding who can provide these visits and allowing telehealth. If it doesn't become law, these expanded screenings and provider incentives wouldn't be implemented, potentially leaving many seniors' social and environmental health needs unaddressed during their annual check-ups, and limiting access points for these important preventative services.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the scope of the annual wellness visit to include screenings for mobility, food security, housing security, transportation access, social support, and risk of falls.
This ensures a more holistic assessment of a senior's well-being, addressing non-medical factors that greatly impact health.
PROVISION 02
Authorizes physical therapists, occupational therapists, and pharmacists to provide annual Medicare wellness visits.
This increases the number of available providers, making it easier for seniors to access these important preventative visits.
PROVISION 03
Provides a 10% incentive payment to healthcare providers for comprehensive annual wellness visits that include the expanded social determinants of health elements.
This encourages providers to deliver more thorough and valuable wellness services to Medicare beneficiaries.
PROVISION 04
Allows annual wellness visits to be furnished as telehealth services.
This improves access to wellness visits, especially for beneficiaries in rural areas or those with mobility challenges.
PROVISION 05
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct education and outreach, including a national campaign, about the expanded annual wellness visits.
This ensures that Medicare beneficiaries, particularly vulnerable populations, are aware of and utilize the improved services.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 17
Introduced in Senate
SEP 17
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2830
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 17, 2025
Last actionSep 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025
Senate BillS 2830Health
WELL Seniors Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 17, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 17, 2025
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