A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost-sharing for advance care planning services, and for other purposes.

Bill 118 s 3, also known as the Advance Care Planning Act, is a proposed amendment to the Social Security Act that aims to waive cost-sharing for advance care planning services. This bill would allow individuals to receive important end-of-life care planning services without having to worry about the financial burden of copayments or deductibles.

Advance care planning involves discussions between individuals and their healthcare providers about their preferences for medical treatment in the event that they become unable to make decisions for themselves. These conversations can cover topics such as life-sustaining treatments, palliative care, and hospice care.

By waiving cost-sharing for these services, the Advance Care Planning Act seeks to encourage more individuals to engage in these important discussions and make informed decisions about their end-of-life care. This bill also aims to ensure that individuals have access to the resources they need to create advance directives, such as living wills and healthcare proxies. In addition to waiving cost-sharing for advance care planning services, the bill may also include provisions for educating healthcare providers and the public about the importance of advance care planning. This could help to increase awareness and participation in these crucial conversations. Overall, the Advance Care Planning Act is a bipartisan effort to improve end-of-life care for individuals by removing financial barriers to advance care planning services. If passed, this bill could have a significant impact on the way individuals approach and prepare for their end-of-life care.