By signing this form,
I agree that I understand that my substance use disorder records are protected under federal law, including the federal regulations governing the confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records, 42 C.F.R. Part 2, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”), 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, and cannot be disclosed without my written consent unless otherwise provided for by the regulations.
I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time except to the extent that action has been taken in reliance on it. Unless I revoke my consent earlier, I understand that I can withdraw the consent to receive services at any time. If not otherwise withdrawn, this consent will expire 365 days from the date of signaure on this release.
I understand that I may be denied services if I refuse to consent to disclosure for purposes of treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, if permitted by state law. I will not be denied services if I refuse to consent to a disclosure for other purposes.