Following is a Section in an unofficial format derived from the final form of Senate Bill 628 of 2005, which was enacted by the Legislature and signed by the Governor into law on November 29, 2006 as Act 169 of 2006. This Section is provided for informational purposes only. You should check the official statutory form, and not rely solely on this counterpart. (See: Notice on Home page.)
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§ 5428. Health care instruments optional.

A health care provider, a health care service plan, a health maintenance organization, an insurer issuing disability insurance, a self-insured employee welfare benefit plan, a nonprofit hospital plan and a Federal, State or local government sponsored or operated program may not:

(1) Require an individual to execute an advance health care directive or order or to designate or disqualify a health care representative as a condition for being insured for or receiving health care services.

(2) Charge an individual a different rate or fee whether or not the individual executes or has executed an advance health care directive or order or designated or disqualified a health care representative.