Any legal document should be prepared and reviewed by an attorney whenever possible. In real life that doesn't always happen. This sample language of a health care advocate form is provided for such occasions when attorney preparation is not possible.
The usual disclaimers apply as you might expect. This is not legal advice; I am not an attorney; no representation is made as to suitability of this language. This document is not intended to replace the need for a will, living will, durable power of attorney other estate planning documents. The language is also available in a downloadable Word document format. The language on the downloaded form may be slightly different than the Web page.
I hereby
authorize my health plan(s), my healthcare providers and their
applicable business associates to disclose the following Private
Health Information (“PHI”) pertaining to me including enrollment,
claims, payment and managed care information for the purpose of
assisting me in my quest to obtain health care services and/or
approval or payment for health care services.
Unless
otherwise indicated, my authorization includes the release of the
following:
(Strike through
those you wish to exclude, if any.)
• Diagnosis and/or treatment for alcoholism and/or drug abuse
or dependency
• Diagnosis and/or treatment regarding mental
health issues
• HIV antibody test results and/or diagnosis and
treatment
• Genetic test results and/or related treatment
Identification of Person Authorizing Release
Name:
SSN:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Identification of my Health Care Advocate
Name:
SSN:
Date of Birth:
Address:
Term of Health Advocate Authorization
Unless
otherwise revoked, this authorization will commence on the date
indicated below and will expire on the following date, event or
circumstance: _____________________. If I fail to specify, this
authorization will expire in twelve months.
I understand
that information used or disclosed based on this authorization may
be subject to re-disclosure by the recipient and may no longer be
protected by federal privacy regulations.
I understand
that I may revoke this authorization at any time by giving written
notice of my revocation to health advocate and any other parties
affected.
I understand
that revocation of this authorization will not affect any action my
health advocate or other parties took in reliance on this
authorization before it received my written notice of revocation.
Signature:
Date:
Witness: