When GOEA, Area Agencies on Aging, and Councils on Aging may not use or disclose your health information: Except as described in this Notice, we will not use or disclose your health information without your written authorization. If you do authorize use or disclosure of your health information for another purpose, you may revoke your authorization we must follow state law.in writing at any time. if Louisiana law provides additional restrictions upon any of the foregoing uses and disclosures, You have the following rights with respect to your health information: -You have the right to request restrictions on certain uses and disclosures of your health information. We are not required to agree to a restriction that you request. We cannot agree to limit the uses or disclosures of information that are required -You have the right to inspect and copy your health information as long as we maintain the health information. Simply submit a written request to us. We may charge you a fee for the costs of copying, mailing or other supplies that are needed to grant your request. We may deny your request in certain limited circumstances. -You have the right to request that we amend your health information that is incorrect or incomplete. To request an amendment, submit a written request to the servicing agency, along with the reason for the request. We are not required to amend health information that is already accurate and complete. -You have a right to receive an accounting of disclosures of your health information we have made for purposes other than disclosures (1) you have requested or authorized, and (2) for certain government functions. To request an accounting, you must submit a written request that specifies the time period you choose. -You may request communications of your health information by alternative means or at alternative locations. For example, you may request that we contact you about health matters only in writing or at a different residence or post office box. To request confidential communication of your health information, you must submit a written request to the will accommodate all reasonable requests.Council on Aging location providing services. Your request must state how or when you would like to be contacted. We
For more information or to report a problem: If you have questions or would like additional information about our privacy practices. you may contact the Louisiana Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs at PO Box 61 Baton Rouge LA 70821-006 or 225.342.7100. If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with the Office of Elderly Affairs at the above address. There will be no retaliation for filing a complaint.
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