By signing below, the beneficiary or the beneficiary's representative agrees to the following statements:
I understand that my health care will not be affected if I do not sign this form.
I understand that I may see and copy the information described on this form if I ask for it, and that I get a copy of this form after I sign it.
I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time. I understand that to revoke this authorization, I must do so in writing and send my revocation to GIBNC at the address above. I understand that the revocation will not apply to information already released in response to the authorization.
I understand that once the information is disclosed pursuant to this authorization, it may be re-disclosed by the recipient, and the information may not be protected by federal privacy regulations.
I understand that my records are protected under the federal regulations governing Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records, 42 CFR Part 2, and cannot be disclosed without my written consent unless otherwise provided for in the Regulations.
Maryland law prohibits any person from redisclosing medical information without the patient's authorization. This information has been disclosed to you from records the confidentiality of which may be protected by federal and/or state law.
If you are a parent/Court appointed guardian of a minor child, your signature is required together with that of the minor child. If you are a court-appointed guardian of a disabled adult or an authorized representative acting on behalf of a physician-certified incapacitated beneficiary, your signature is required as the beneficiary's authorized representative. A complete copy of any legal documents, and if applicable, a certified physician statement granting you the authority to act on this individual's behalf will need to be attached to the form.
Various states allow a beneficiary, younger than age 18, to seek health care services regarding sensitive diagnoses, such as Pregnancy and Birth Control, Abortion, AIDS and STDs, Mental Health and Alcohol and Substance Use, without the consent of a parent or court-appointed guardian. Therefore, before any sensitive health information is disclosed, this form must be signed and received from the beneficiary by a parent or guardian.
I understand that after the custodian of records discloses my health information, it may no longer be protected by federal privacy laws. I further understand that this authorization is voluntary and that I may refuse to sign this authorization. My refusal to sign will not affect my ability to obtain treatment. By signing below, I represent and warrant that I have the authority to sign this document and authorize the use or disclosure of protected health information and that there are no claims or orders pending or in effect that would prohibit, limit, or otherwise restrict my ability to authorize the use or disclosure of this protected health information.