Comprehensive Screenings for Seniors Act of 2018

Summary

Comprehensive Screenings for Seniors Act of 2018 This bill requires the initial examinations for new enrollees and annual wellness visits under Medicare to include: (1) a screening for potential substance use disorders, and (2) a review of any current opioid prescriptions.

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Timeline

1. 22 May 2018

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 May 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 22 May 2018 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 May 2018

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 22 May 2018

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 22 May 2018

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Sponsors

• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Nelson, Bill [D-FL-11] · D · Sponsor
• John Thune · R · Sponsor
• Bill Cassidy · R · Sponsor
• Richard Blumenthal · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [I-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

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