A bill

 

TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-6-75 SO AS TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP A FORM THAT OFFERS MEDICAID APPLICANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXECUTE A REVOCABLE LIVING WILL.

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

 

SECTION 1.  Article 1, Chapter 6, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:

 

    Section 44-6-75. The department shall develop a voluntary standard revocable living will form that is offered for execution as part of the Medicaid application process.

 

SECTION 2.  This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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