The middle of a medical crisis is the worst time to be searching for documents — a folder prepared in advance removes that entirely.
Keep these together and accessible
- Health care proxy and living will
- HIPAA release
- Insurance cards and ID
- Current medication list
- Emergency contacts, including your health care agent
Store a duplicate set with your health care agent directly, not just at home — useful if you're hospitalized somewhere unexpected, like while traveling.
This article is general information, not medical advice. Discuss your specific medical situation and any advance directives with your physician.