HI HB700

Requires standardized, validated cognitive assessments during annual wellness visits for Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 and older covered under Medicare Part B or Part C, with opt-out provisions.

Exempts health care providers who do not accept Medicare insurance, patients already diagnosed with dementia or mild cognitive impairment, and patients unable to undergo assessment due to physical or mental impairment.

Establishes a two-year Dementia Data Pilot Program within the Executive Office on Aging to collect and analyze cognitive assessment data from participating health care providers.

Requires participating health care providers to submit annual reports by October 1 containing de-identified data including assessment dates, locations, patient demographics, assessment results, and follow-up actions.

Directs the Executive Office on Aging to submit aggregated, de-identified reports to the Legislature before the 2027 and 2028 legislative sessions; effective July 1, 2025.