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MedicareBlue PPO

Advance Directives

When you enroll in MedicareBlue PPO, you will receive information about advance directives. The Federal government requires us to share this information with our MedicareBlue PPO members in an effort to educate people about this important health care treatment communication vehicle.

Advance directives provide written documentation and instructions to health care providers on how you wish to be cared for in the event of an accident, terminal illness, or other major health care event. It is important to discuss your wishes with your family, loved ones and health care providers.

If you decide to complete an advance directive, you should share copies with family members and your doctor(s).

July 25, 2008

Important Information

This page last updated and accepted by CMS July 2008.

MedicareBlue PPO or MedicareBlue Rx is a regional Medicare Advantage Plan with a Medicare contract. MedicareBlue PPO or MedicareBlue Rx coverage is separately issued by one of the following plans: Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa,* Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota,* Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana,* Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska,* Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota,* Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Dakota,* and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming.*

*Independent licensees of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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