S. 1181 would provide for a demonstration project to examine whether community-level public health interventions can result in lower rates of chronic disease for individuals entering the Medicare program.
Detailed Summary
Healthy Living and Health Aging Demonstration Project Act of 2009 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, to establish a demonstration project under which eligible partnerships are awarded grants to examine whether community-based prevention and intervention strategies, targeted towards pre-Medicare eligible individuals, result in: (1) lower rates of chronic diseases and conditions after such individuals become eligible for Medicare benefits; and (2) lower costs under Medicare.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 6/4/2009: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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