I authorize any health care provider including, but not limited to, any health care professional, hospital, clinic, laboratory, pharmacy or other medically related facility or service; health plan; rehabilitation professional; vocational evaluator; insurance company; reinsurer; insurance service provider; third party administrator; producer; the Medical Information Bureau; GENEX Services, Inc.; the Association of Life Insurance Companies, which operates the Health Claims Index and the Disability Income Record System; government organization; and employer that has information about my health, financial or credit history, earnings, employment history, or other insurance claims and benefits including Social Security benefits, to disclose any and all of this information to persons who administer claims for Provident. Information about my health may relate to any disorder of the immune system including, but not limited to, HIV and AIDS; use of drugs and alcohol; and mental and physical history, condition, advice or treatment, but does not include psychotherapy notes.
I understand that any information Provident obtains pursuant to this authorization will be used to evaluate and administer my claim(s) for benefits, including any assistance in my return to work. I further understand that the information is subject to redisclosure and might not be protected by certain federal regulations governing the privacy of health information.
This authorization is valid for two (2) years from the date below, or the duration of my claim, whichever is shorter. A photographic or electronic copy of this authorization is as valid as the original. I understand I am entitled to receive a copy of this authorization.
I may revoke this authorization in writing at any time except to the extent Provident has relied on the authorization prior to notice of revocation or has a legal right to contest a claim under the policy or the policy itself. I understand if I revoke this authorization, Provident may not be able to evaluate or administer my claim(s) and this may be the basis for denying my claim(s). I may revoke this authorization by sending written notice to the address above. I understand if I do not sign this authorization or if I alter its content in any way, Provident may not be able to evaluate or administer my claim(s) and this may be the basis for denying my claim(s).