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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination.

USA119th CongressS-1799| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Social Security Act to require the detection of cognitive impairment during Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations. The legislation mandates that these assessments must be performed using specific tools identified by the National Institute on Aging that meet its criteria for use in primary care settings. This ensures a standardized and evidence-based approach to early detection. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that both the cognitive impairment detection tool used and the assessment results must be thoroughly documented in the individual's medical record. These provisions aim to facilitate earlier diagnosis, enabling timely access to care planning, treatments, and support services for beneficiaries. The amendments are scheduled to become effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.
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May 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3501
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3501
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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  • HR 119-3501: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination.

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventative physical examination.

USA119th CongressS-1799| Senate 
| Updated: 5/19/2025
This bill amends the Social Security Act to require the detection of cognitive impairment during Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations. The legislation mandates that these assessments must be performed using specific tools identified by the National Institute on Aging that meet its criteria for use in primary care settings. This ensures a standardized and evidence-based approach to early detection. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that both the cognitive impairment detection tool used and the assessment results must be thoroughly documented in the individual's medical record. These provisions aim to facilitate earlier diagnosis, enabling timely access to care planning, treatments, and support services for beneficiaries. The amendments are scheduled to become effective for services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.
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Timeline
May 19, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3501
Introduced in House
May 19, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 19, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • May 19, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3501
    Introduced in House


  • May 19, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 19, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Shelley Moore Capito

Shelley Moore Capito

Republican Senator

West Virginia

Cosponsors (2)
Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3501: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain cognitive impairment detection in the Medicare annual wellness visit and initial preventive physical examination.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted