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Medicare: Free Advance Care Planning Services for Beneficiaries.

This law eliminates cost-sharing (deductibles and coinsurance) for Medicare Part B beneficiaries seeking advance care planning services. Starting January 1, 2026, discussions with eligible practitioners about future healthcare preferences and advance directives will be fully covered and free of charge. This change aims to remove financial barriers to essential end-of-life planning.
Key points
Advance Care Planning services will be provided free of charge to Medicare Part B beneficiaries.
The requirement to pay deductibles or coinsurance for these specific visits is waived, effective January 1, 2026.
Services include discussions with doctors, nurses, or social workers regarding health preferences and completing advance directive forms.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_3
Sponsor: Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]
Process start date: 2024-12-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Advance Care Planning services will be provided free of charge to Medicare Part B beneficiaries.
  • The requirement to pay deductibles or coinsurance for these specific visits is waived, effective January 1, 2026.
  • Services include discussions with doctors, nurses, or social workers regarding health preferences and completing advance directive forms.
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 Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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