Assignment and Release:
I understand and agree that (regardless of whatever health or medical benefits I have), I am ultimately responsible to pay LIFEWORKS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH/INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PARTNERS, LLC, the balance due on my account for any professional services rendered and for any supplies, tests or medications provided.
I hereby authorize payment of any health insurance or medical plan benefits directly to LIFEWORKS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH/INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PARTNERS, LLC, for medical services rendered and for any supplies, tests or medications provided.
I hereby authorize the release of any: health status, conditions, symptoms or treatment information contained in your records that is needed to file and
process insurance or medical plan claims, to pursue appeals on any denied or partially paid claims, for legal pursuit as to any unpaid or partially paid claims, or to pursue any other remedies necessary in connection with same. Patient irrevocably assigns all of his/her rights and benefits and right to pursue enforcement of such benefits, under any policy of insurance, indemnity, health plan (including self-funded), or any collateral source to LIFEWORKS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH/INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PARTNERS, LLC, including the right to submit claims for reimbursement and payment for services rendered, and authorizes direct payment to the provider of any benefits otherwise payable to or on behalf of the Patient. Patient assigns permission to Provider his/her right to pursue payment, appeals, claims, causes of action, penalties, administrative, and/or legal remedies including the right to bring claims under enforcement provisions of ERISA, against any responsible source of payment including but not limited to any insurer, health plan (including self-funded), health carrier, hospital or medical service corporation, ERISA plan or administrator, for any and all benefits due me under my benefit plan. Provider is expressly authorized to bring any and all claims to enforce my rights under ERISA, including right to payment, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, civil penalties, or any other claim or remedy. Provider is authorized to make such claims, institute legal or alternative dispute resolution proceedings, enter into settlements or compromises and any other acts necessary to pursue my rights and benefits. This assignment extends to any affiliates, agents, and/or assignees of Provider. Patient hereby appoints Provider as his/her authorized representative and attorney-in-fact for such activities, and authorizes Provider to take such actions in the name of Provider and/or the Patient. If I receive payment directly from any source for the services I receive from Provider, I agree it is my duty and responsibility to immediately pay any such amounts to Provider.