House
Apr 4, 2008To 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)
Committee
Passed
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Passed
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Sponsor
SL
Mr. LEVIN
(D) MI – 17
Cosponsors (18)
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 4, 2008