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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive.

USA115th CongressHR-3181| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
Diane Black

Diane Black

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish an Advance Directive Certification Program. Under the program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shall grant accreditation to advance directive vendors that meet specified accreditation criteria. CMS shall establish procedures for an eligible beneficiary to register the adoption of a certified advance directive under the program. Beneficiary registration in the program shall be optional, but each eligible beneficiary who adopts and registers a certified advance directive shall receive a one-time incentive payment. CMS shall provide for related education and outreach.
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Jul 11, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1530
Introduced in Senate
Jul 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 11, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1530
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-1530: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive.
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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive.

USA115th CongressHR-3181| House 
| Updated: 7/20/2017
Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to establish an Advance Directive Certification Program. Under the program, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shall grant accreditation to advance directive vendors that meet specified accreditation criteria. CMS shall establish procedures for an eligible beneficiary to register the adoption of a certified advance directive under the program. Beneficiary registration in the program shall be optional, but each eligible beneficiary who adopts and registers a certified advance directive shall receive a one-time incentive payment. CMS shall provide for related education and outreach.
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Timeline
Jul 11, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-1530
Introduced in Senate
Jul 11, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 11, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 14, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 20, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 11, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-1530
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • July 11, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • July 14, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 20, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Diane Black

Diane Black

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (4)
Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Chris Collins (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 115-1530: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily adopt advance directives guiding the medical care they receive.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicareRight of privacy