Medicare coverage
Does Medicare Cover Advance Care Planning?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers voluntary advance care planning in certain situations.
Only in certain cases: Part B
Source: Medicare.gov, Advance care planning, checked October 23, 2026.
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Coverage at a glance
- Covered?
- Only in certain cases
- Which part
- Part B
- What you pay
- After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
- Part B deductible 2026
- $283 a year (CMS). Part B premium $202.90 a month.
- Medicare.gov page
- Advance care planning
Description
Advance care planning involves discussing and preparing for care you would get in the future if you need help making decisions for yourself. As part of advance care planning, you may choose to complete an advance directive. This important legal document records your wishes about medical treatment in the future, if you aren't able to make decisions about your care.
Advance directives include 2 parts:
- Your health care proxy (sometimes called “durable power of attorney”) names someone you trust to make decisions about your health if you can’t.
- Your living will describes which treatment(s) you want if your life is threatened, including dialysis, breathing machines, resuscitation, and tube feeding. It also states if you want your organs or tissues donated after you die.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Coverage details
Part B covers voluntary advance care planning as part of your “Welcome to Medicare” and yearly “Wellness” visits. Medicare may also cover this service as part of your medical treatment.
You can talk about an advance directive with an attorney or your health care provider, and they can help you prepare your documents. You can update your advance directive at any time. For help with advance directives:
- Contact your provider or attorney
- Visit the Eldercare Locator
- Contact your state health department
Consider carefully who you want to speak for you and what direction you want to give. You have the right to carry out your plans as you choose without discrimination.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
Costs
You pay nothing if your health care provider accepts assignment and this planning is part of your "Welcome to Medicare" or yearly “Wellness” visit. If you get it as part of other medical treatment, the Part B deductible and coinsurance apply.
From Medicare.gov, checked October 23, 2026.
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Questions
Does Medicare Cover Advance Care Planning?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers voluntary advance care planning in certain situations.
Which part of Medicare covers Advance Care Planning?
Medicare.gov lists Advance care planning under Part B.
How much do you pay for Advance Care Planning with Medicare?
Per Medicare.gov: After the Part B deductible, you pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount.
Does a Medicare Advantage plan cover Advance Care Planning?
Medicare Advantage plans must cover what Original Medicare covers and some offer extra benefits. Check the plan's Evidence of Coverage. Rivvi does not recommend plans.
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Does Medicare Cover Advance Care Planning?
Only in certain cases. Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers voluntary advance care planning in certain situations.
Checked against Medicare.gov 2026-10-23. Source: Rivvi