Turning 18? Health Forms to Consider for Families (Recap + Updates) | S3EP62

Episode Summary: If your teen is about to turn 18, common checklists may miss key details. In this recap of Thoughtful Planning, Honey and Santiago review essential health related forms discussed in Episodes 56 to 61 and share new updates for families, including hospital paperwork realities, serious illness orders, state by state differences, and a VA form veterans should know. Essential Question: What health related forms have we discussed, and what new information have we learned that families should be aware of? Episode Highlights: [00:00] Turning 18 checklists and what they miss [00:24] Welcome and disclaimer (Texas focused, laws vary) [02:42] Recap: Living Will, Medical POA, HIPAA [03:48] Update: agent and witness rules matter [05:07] Mental health directive and dementia planning (Ep 33) [06:08] Organ, brain, body donation choices and planning steps [09:36] Hospitals may request their own forms [10:02] Bring copies and confirm documents are on file [11:14] Serious illness forms: Out of Hospital DNR and POLST/MOLST [12:50] Some states require extra steps for agents [15:13] Veterans: VA Form 21-0845 for VA information access [16:20] Recap, subscribe, and what is next Takeaways: ✅ The big three health forms: Living Will, Medical POA, HIPAA Authorization ✅ HIPAA gives permission to share info; POA gives decision making authority ✅ Some forms apply mainly in serious illness (OOH DNR, POLST/MOLST) ✅ Hospitals may want their own paperwork, always bring copies ✅ Laws vary by state and can change, verify current rules ✅ Veterans may need VA Form 21-0845 for VA information access Action Steps: 1️⃣ Talk with your teen before they turn 18 (expectations and trust) 2️⃣ Review your state’s requirements (agent and witness rules matter) 3️⃣ Complete and share the big three forms with trusted people and providers 4️⃣ Ask hospitals and clinics if they require facility specific paperwork 5️⃣ Create a document inventory and review yearly or after life changes 6️⃣ Veterans: look into VA Form 21-0845 if someone needs VA access Resources (If a link breaks, search by name): 🔹 Episode 56: Living Will Preparation (Part 1) https://youtu.be/sq7asB8MhUM 🔹 Episode 57: Living Will Addendums (Part 2) https://youtu.be/Hw-oSJE5RRA 🔹 Episode 58: Completing the Directive (Part 3) https://youtu.be/SyG76P_BfXQ 🔹 Episode 59: Choosing a Medical POA Agent https://youtu.be/qGR1i4I6Ujs 🔹 Episode 60: When They Turn 18: A Parent’s Legal Wake Up Call https://youtu.be/CLEiiwXSWu4 🔹 Episode 61: HIPAA and Your Teen https://youtu.be/UYZsMcGL1JM 🔹 Episode 33: Planning for Dementia and Mental Health https://youtu.be/iwsDXi42jFU?si=m8Ko4Kx5ImClnF5u 🔹 Episode 9: National Donor Day https://youtu.be/Br6EfLJCX7U 🔹 Episode 42: Understanding Brain Donation https://youtu.be/upjYh-FOYu8🔹 Texas Advance Directives (HHS) https://www.hhs.texas.gov/formas/advance-directives 🔹 eFileTexas (forms) https://texas.tylertech.cloud/SRL/srl/ExecuteInterview 🔹 VA Form 21-0845 (Authorization to Disclose to a Third Party): search “VA 21-0845” Next Episode:🎧 Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (financial planning) Questions?📧 [e-mail] Disclaimer:We are not attorneys, financial advisors, or medical professionals. Educational only. Texas focused. Consult an estate planning attorney for your state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices