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This bill, titled the Medicare Advance Planning for Care Act or MAP for Care Act, aims to encourage Medicare beneficiaries to voluntarily create and maintain "certified advance directives." A certified advance directive is defined as an electronically stored written instruction, like a living will or durable power of attorney for healthcare, that is recognized by state law and outlines a beneficiary's wishes for medical treatment when they are incapacitated. The bill proposes establishing an "Advance Directive Certification Program" managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. This program would involve accrediting entities that offer certified advance directives, ensuring they meet specific criteria for enrollment, data security, and access by authorized individuals, including family members, legal representatives, and healthcare providers. The program also mandates education and outreach to beneficiaries about advance directives and requires Medicare enrollment forms to include links to resources for completing them, while explicitly stating that this federal program will not override any existing state or local laws regarding advance directives.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3473/all-info