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Advance Directives

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An “Advance Health Directive” is a legal form that allows the member to designation a representative; a person they want make decisions on their behalf or if loose the capacity to make decisions. Additionally, the member can also name people that they do not want to make decisions on their behalf, if they lose the capability to speak or loose the capacity make decision for themselves. The member can ask a family member or a primary care physician or someone they trust to help fill out the form. Members have certain rights regarding a “Advance Health Directive”: The right to learn about changes to the law regarding Advance Health Directives; The right to have their Advance Health Directive be placed in their medical record; and The right to change or cancel their Advance Health Directive at any time.

Last Updated: 11/08/2024