Published: Aug. 1, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (UPI) -- A move to include counseling on end-of-life care in U.S. health insurance reform has become a political football.

Under the plan now being considered by Congress, Medicare would reimburse doctors for counseling sessions with the elderly and terminally ill, The Washington Post reports. The voluntary counseling would cover treatment options, living wills and the designation of medical proxies.

"terminally ill" - That's contextually loose. There are lots of things that can be considered terminal if not treated.

I could use some of this counseling right now...Hey Wilhelm, how the heck are ya?

With my medicaid paying, of course!