You are doing a sales presentation for Ms. Duarte and her son. Ms. Duarte has some cognitive impairment and her son informs you that he has power of attorney to make financial decisions for her. Can he execute the enrollment for her?
a. Yes, he can execute the enrollment for her. He can do so because he is an immediate family member. No power of attorney is necessary.
b. Yes, he can execute the enrollment for her. A financial power of attorney is sufficient.
c. No, he cannot execute the enrollment for her. Only Ms. Duarte can sign the form, regardless of her mental capacities.
d. No, he cannot execute the enrollment for her. He must have a legal authorization, under state law that explicitly allows him to make health care decisions for his mother