Advance Directive

An Advance Directive tells people in writing what your health care wishes are. It tells your health care team what you want or do not want. You may name a person who can or who cannot make health care choices for you in an Advance Directive. A person must be 18 years or older (or an emancipated minor) to write one.

Question: What is a Living Will?

Answer: A living will states your health care wishes in writing. This document can be used, when you are sick, hurt and not able to speak for yourself.

Question: What is Health Care Power of Attorney?

Answer: A Health Care Power of Attorney lets you to choose an adult who can make health care choices for you if you are not able.

You can learn more about Advance Directives in your member handbook.

Plan Ahead

It will help you, your family and your friends if you create your Health Care Advance Directive. When you make your living will or choose a person as your health care power of attorney, the health care provider will know how to care for you on your own terms, even when you cannot speak for yourself.

Learn More

Health care laws differ from state to state. To make sure your wishes are heard, you should use a form that you know is legal in the state where you live. Below is a list of web site links to your state’s facts. For more info, click on your state’s link or call the state number listed below:

Indiana

Advance Directives Resource Center; or 317-233-1325

Info for US

CaringInfo: National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Member Services: 1-844-607-2829 (TTY: 1-844-743-3333 or 711), Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.