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Introduced
09/10/2021
09/10/2021
In Committee
09/10/2021
09/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants to States to support linkages to legal services and medical legal partnerships.
AI Summary
This bill, the Linking Seniors to Needed Legal Services Act of 2021, amends Title XX of the Social Security Act to provide grants to states to support the establishment and maintenance of medical-legal partnerships and legal assistance hotlines. These partnerships and hotlines aim to connect vulnerable older adults with legal services and address social determinants of health. The bill defines medical-legal partnerships as arrangements that integrate lawyers and social workers into healthcare or social services settings to address patients' needs related to social determinants of health. The bill also clarifies that medical-legal partnerships are authorized adult protective services activities under the law. The bill appropriates $125 million per fiscal year from 2022 to 2025 to carry out these provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. (on 09/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5241/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5241/BILLS-117hr5241ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5241/BILLS-117hr5241ih.pdf.pdf |
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