Release of Information to Third Party Payors/Agents & Authorization and Assignment of Benefits Agreement for Payment of Services:
I authorize my provider to disclose portions for the clinical record on the client named below to my insurance company and/or its contracted managed care/utilization review company for the purpose of reimbursement of services rendered at this facility. Such disclosure may include review and release of copies of psychiatric/psychological and/or substance abuse diagnosis, history & physical examinations, intake assessment, treatment plan, progress notes, testing results, discharge summary and any other information or records necessary for the discharge of the legal contractual obligations of the insurance company.
I hereby release my provider and its’ officers, agents, employee and any clinician associated with my case from all liability that may arise as a result of the disclosure of information to the insurance company and/or its contracted managed care/utilization review company.
By signing this release, I acknowledge the following:
1. I am aware that I may revoke this authorization at any time except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance hereon.
2. I agree that this authorization will be valid during the pendency of the claim.
3. I further authorize that payment be made to my provider of service on my behalf.
4. I understand that I am financially responsible for all charges not covered by insurance and/or those stated to be patient responsibility by the third party payor.
5. I understand that any expense that is incurred by my provider associated with collecting the balance on my account, such as collection fees and/or attorney’s fee will be my responsibility to pay.