arrow_back Back to App

Free Advance Care Planning for Seniors under Medicare

This bill aims to waive cost-sharing for advance care planning services under Medicare. This means seniors can discuss their future healthcare preferences with medical professionals and complete necessary documents without out-of-pocket costs, simplifying difficult health decisions.
Key points
No co-payments or deductibles for advance care planning services under Medicare.
Ability to complete advance directives and other forms without cost.
Increased access to crucial healthcare planning for seniors.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8840
Sponsor: Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Advanced Care Planning Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8840.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • No co-payments or deductibles for advance care planning services under Medicare.
  • Ability to complete advance directives and other forms without cost.
  • Increased access to crucial healthcare planning for seniors.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

CATEGORIES

Health Benefits