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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.

USA115th CongressS-1530| Senate 
| Updated: 7/11/2017
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Finance 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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Timeline
Jul 11, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Jul 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 20, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3181
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 20, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3181
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3181: 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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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.

USA115th CongressS-1530| Senate 
| Updated: 7/11/2017
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
Introduced in Senate
Jul 11, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 20, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-3181
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • July 11, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 11, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • July 20, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-3181
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-3181: 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