### Question
What is the definition of end-of-life planning?


### Answer
The definition of **end-of-life planning** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*:

> verbal or written information regarding—


(A) an individual's ability to prepare an advance directive in the case that an injury or illness causes the individual to be unable to make health care decisions

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part E-Miscellaneous Provisions**

