Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2024

The Social Determinants Accelerator Act of 2024 establishes a new federal interagency council to improve coordination of health and social services programs. The council, composed of federal agency representatives and state/local government experts, will provide technical assistance to states and localities developing evidence-based plans addressing non-health factors like housing, transportation, and food access that impact health outcomes. It authorizes up to 25 competitive grants to states, localities, or tribes to create "social determinants accelerator plans" for underserved communities, requiring these plans to include specific goals, data coordination, and evaluation methods. The bill directly affects vulnerable populations by aiming to improve their health outcomes and cost-effectiveness of federal spending through cross-sector strategies, while requiring grantees to ensure Medicaid access isn't restricted.