Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jul 2017): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
The Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act, if enacted, would establish a program to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to create and register advance directives. An advance directive is a written statement outlining a person's wishes for medical care if they become unable to communicate them. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would accredit vendors that provide these directives, ensuring they meet certain criteria and comply with state laws.
This bill affects individuals enrolled in Medicare. It would allow them to voluntarily register a certified advance directive. Those who register a certified advance directive would receive a one-time incentive payment. CMS would also be responsible for providing education and outreach about the program and advance directives.
The bill was introduced in the Senate in July 2017 and currently has no further legislative action listed. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
11 Jul 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 1530 do?
- The Medicare Choices Empowerment and Protection Act, if enacted, would establish a program to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to create and register advance directives. An advance directive is a written statement outlining a person's wishes for medical care if they become unable to communicate them. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) would accredit vendors that provide these directives, ensuring they meet certain criteria and comply with state laws. This bill affects individuals enrolled in Medicare. It would allow them to voluntarily register a certified advance directive. Those who register a certified advance directive would receive a one-time incentive payment. CMS would also be responsible for providing education and outreach about the program and advance directives. The bill was introduced in the Senate in July 2017 and currently has no further legislative action listed. If passed by both the House and Senate, it would be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has S. 1530 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1530. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1530?
- S. 1530 was sponsored by Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1530?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (11 Jul 2017).
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