The bill would add cognitive impairment detection to Medicare annual wellness visits and initial preventive physical examinations starting January 1, 2026. The assessment would use a tool identified by the National Institute on Aging and the tool and results would be recorded in the patient's medical record.
If you receive one of these Medicare visits on or after January 1, 2026, the visit would include an assessment for cognitive impairment. The provider would document the tool used and the results.
No publicly available information.
The bill's findings state that early diagnosis can help people access care planning, treatments, support services, and clinical trials. They also note that addressing some health risks may prevent or delay some dementia cases.
No publicly available information.