MAP for Care Act

This bill would require the federal health agency to create a voluntary Medicare program, within 5 years, that encourages Medicare beneficiaries to create and keep electronic advance directives, such as living wills or health care powers of attorney. The agency would accredit vendors that offer these directives, and vendors would have to provide near real-time online access to the participant, designated family or representatives, and health care providers, follow federal health privacy rules, and pass annual quality reviews. The Medicare website would post state advance directive forms and alternative forms submitted by outside groups, along with a state-by-state index. Medicare would notify beneficiaries about the program during the annual enrollment period and add a link to advance directive resources on Medicare enrollment applications. The bill states that it does not override state or local laws on advance directives.

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Sponsors

• Gregory F. Murphy Republican sponsor
• 1 cosponsors