Browse by Topic

Browse by Plan Type:

Other Help

Not finding what you need in this section for members and insurance shoppers? Check out our other help sections below.

Advance Directive FAQ

Who is this for?

If you’re ready to prepare for the future by making decisions about your medical treatment in advance, this information can help you learn more about advance directives. Select a question from the list below to learn more.

What’s an advance directive?
Get more information about advance directives, documents that let you make your medical decisions in advance.
How to establish an advance directive
Do you have a family member who is having difficulty making health care decisions? We can help you establish an advance directive to give you peace of mind.
Do I have to have an advance directive?
Find out whether advance directives are required or voluntary.
Do I have to use your advance directive form?
Learn more about the different types of submit advance directive forms available.
What’s a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
Learn more about Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, which let you pick an adult you trust to be your patient advocate.
What’s a living will?
Find out more information about living wills, documents that identify which medical treatments you will or will not want.
How do I file my advance directive with my medical records?
Find out what steps to take to submit advance directives.
Who can establish a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
Learn the legal requirements for submitting and establishing a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
Who can witness my Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care form?
Learn Michigan law regarding who can service as a witness for Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care.
Do I need an attorney to establish a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
Find out what steps you need to take to establish the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care form.
Can I change my Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
You can change it at any time. Learn more about your options.
Can I designate someone to manage my financial affairs using a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care?
Find out what kinds of decisions your patient advocate can make for you.
What’s the Acceptance by Patient Advocate form?
Your patient advocate acknowledges the rights and responsibilities of the position by signing the Acceptance by Patient Advocate form.
What decisions can my patient advocate make?
With your written permission, your patient advocate can make decisions about life-sustaining medical treatments.
Can I authorize my patient advocate to withhold life-sustaining treatments?
Learn what to do if you want your patient advocate to withhold life-sustaining treatments.
Can I authorize my patient advocate to make sure I receive all available treatments?
Our advance directive form has a checklist for you. Learn more here.
What do I do if my patient advocate doesn’t act according to my wishes?
Learn what steps you can take if you believe your patient advocate isn’t acting according to your wishes.
Where can I get more information about advance directives?
Find out where to go to learn more about advance directives.