Part VIII - Authorization Information
I understand the following:
1. I authorize the use or disclosure of the health information as described abovefor the purpose listed. I understand this authorization is voluntary.
2. I have the right to revoke this authorization. To do so I understand I mustsubmit my revocation in writing to the party entered in Part II. The revocationwill prevent further release of my health information from the date of receipt.
3. I am signing this authorization voluntarily and understand my health caretreatment will not be affected if I do not sign this authorization.
4. The party entered in Part III is prohibited from re-disclosing the healthinformation except with a written authorization or as specifically permitted byCal. Code §56.10 or required by law (applies within California only).
5. If the party entered in Part III is not a HIPAA Covered Entity or BusinessAssociate as defined in 45 CFR §160.103, the released health information may nolonger be protected by federal and state privacy regulations.
6. I have a right to receive a copy of this authorization.
7. Fees may be charged to cover the cost of releasing the health information.
8. I understand that my substance abuse disorder records are protected underthe federal regulations governing the Confidentiality of Substance Use DisorderPatient Records and cannot be redisclosed without my written authorization