LIVING WILL/HEALTH CARE PROXY BENEFIT

 

Who is Covered?

You are eligible if you are a covered member, a covered memberʼs spouse, a covered memberʼs parent(s) and/or a covered memberʼs parent(s)-in-law.

 

What is the Benefit?

This benefit provides you, your spouse, your parent(s) and/or your parent(s)-in-law with the opportunity to have a living will, health care proxy and/or power of attorney prepared and executed under the supervision of an attorney from the panel law firm. This benefit is provided once every two calendar years at no cost.

A living will and/or health care proxy serves as a clear documented expression of an individualʼs carefully considered intention to have life-sustaining procedures withheld or withdrawn if he or she were to suffer from a catastrophic illness, disease or injury from which there is little likelihood that he or she would recover to enjoy a meaningful quality of life.

 

How is the Living Will/Health Care Proxy Benefit Obtained?

To obtain the Living Will/Health Care Proxy Benefit, either you or your spouse should contact your Local Organization to request an appointment. If both husband and wife desire a living will, health care proxy and/or power of attorney, it is recommended that you make an appointment together. At the time of the appointment, you and an attorney from the panel law firm will complete the appropriate forms.