The individual signing this form agrees and acknowledges the following:
Voluntary Authorization: This authorization is voluntary. Treatment or payment for services will not be conditioned upon my signing of this authorization form.
Right to Revoke and Time Limit: I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization at any time by submitting a notice in writing to the facility. I understand that I may revoke this authorization except to the extent that action has already been taken based on this authorization. Unless revoked, this authorization will expire 180 days from the date of signature.
Special Information: This authorization may include disclosure of information relating to DRUG, ALCOHOL and SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION, CONFIDENTIAL HIV/AIDS RELATED INFORMATION, and GENETIC INFORMATION only if I place my initials on the appropriate lines above. In the event the health information described above includes any of the types of information, and I initial the corresponding lines in the box above, I specifically authorize release of such information to the person or entity indicated.
Signature Authorization: I have read this form and agree to the uses and disclosures of the information as described. I understand that the information disclosed by this authorization may be subject to re-disclosure by the recipient and no longer protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The facility, its employees, and physicians are hereby released from any legal responsibility for disclosure of the above information to the extent indicated and authorized herein.