House
Apr 4, 2008

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to promote the use of advance directives, and for other purposes.

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Advance Directive Promotion Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require a service provider, Medicare+Choice organization, or prepaid or eligible organization to include the content of an advanced directive in a prominent part of an individual's current medical record. Requires a service provider to give effect to a valid advance...

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Introduced(4/3/08)
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Passed Senate
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Mr. LEVIN

(D) MI – 17

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Apr 4, 2008