### Question
How does THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU define advance directive?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395cc*, **advance directive** is defined as:

> 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. § 1395cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part C-Miscellaneous Provisions**

