Translated MA Care Planning Documents
Multi-lingual Health Care Proxy and Personal Directive and Tools
Language is a bridge, not a barrier, to cultural sensitivity and understanding choices for care.
You can complete a free planning document in your primary or preferred language to let others know your care choices. We translated the English version of the Honoring Choices Health Care Proxy and Personal Directive (Living Will) and other tools into many languages below. Just download and print a no cost document.
Each multi-lingual Health Care Proxy includes both-
- translated instructions and document, and
- the English document to transfer your choices.
After you complete your documents, give a copy to your Health Care Agent, your doctor and care providers to place in your medical record, and anyone who is important to you.
Why so many translations? Thanks to our Partners who request specific translations to help start planning conversations with adults and families in their diverse communities across the state.
Download Documents, Wallet Card and Consumer Handouts
What is a MA Health Care Proxy?
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- This is a legal document where you choose a trusted person to be your Health Care Agent. Your Agent makes health care decisions for you if you are unable to make decisions yourself. Adults 18 and older can complete a Health Care Proxy.
What is a MA Personal Directive (Living Will)?
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- This is a personal document where you give your Health Care Agent, family and care providers information and instructions about the care you want. If you are unable to choose an Agent to complete a Health Care Proxy, just start with the Personal Directive.
Portugues Europeu- European Portuguese
Our thanks to Southcoast Health for sponsoring translation of the HCM Health Care Proxy in European Portuguese.
Kreyòl Ayisyen - Haitian Creole
Русский - Russian
- "Consumer Guide 1: Start a Simple Conversation to Stay Well" discussion guide in Russian
简体中文 Simplified Chinese
ភាសាខ្មែរ - Khmer
Shqip - Albanian
नेपाली - Nepali
Our thanks to Baystate Medical Center Interpreter & Translation Services for sponsoring translation of the HCM Health Care Proxy in Nepali.
Kiswahili - Swahili
Our thanks to Baystate Medical Center Interpreter & Translation Services for sponsoring translation of the HCM Health Care Proxy in Swahili.
Tagalog - Tagalog
Our thanks to Baystate Medical Center Interpreter & Translation Services for sponsoring translation of the HCM Health Care Proxy in Tagalog.