### Question
What does advance directive mean?


### Answer
**Advance directive** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1396a*:

> a written instruction, such as a living will or durable power of attorney for health care, recognized under State law (whether statutory or as recognized by the courts of the State) and relating to the provision of such care when the individual is incapacitated

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1396a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XIX-GRANTS TO STATES FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS**

