Improving Access to Advance Care Planning Act

This bill expands Medicare coverage for advance care planning services, which help patients discuss future healthcare wishes with providers. It requires Medicare to pay 100% for these services (starting January 2027) without patient cost-sharing, directly affecting Medicare beneficiaries and eligible providers like doctors, nurse practitioners, and clinical social workers. Key provisions include removing barriers like requiring annual wellness visits first, allowing telehealth for these discussions, and updating billing codes. The law also mandates HHS outreach to providers about new coverage and requires a 2027 report analyzing how these services are delivered and billed.