I, or my authorized representative, request Zohar Health to receive and or release verbal, written and or electronic health information regarding my care, including my treatment plan, status, updates, and progress for collaboration and coordination of care, as set forth on this form, the validity of which ends one year from today.
I understand that:
1. This authorization may include disclosure of information relating to ALCOHOL and DRUG TREATMENT, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, and CONFIDENTIAL HIV/AIDS-RELATED INFORMATION.
2. This information is subject to release for the purposes stated above and may not be used by the recipient for any other purpose unless permitted by federal law. I understand that the information disclosed by this authorization, except for alcohol and drug abuse patient records as defined in 42 CFR part 2 , may be subject to re-disclosure by the recipient and may no longer be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and accountability act privacy rule (45 CFR Part 164), and the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 USC 552a).
3. I have the right to revoke this authorization at any time by writing to the provider. I understand that I may revoke the authorization except to the extent that action has already been taken based on this authorization.
4. Signing this authorization is voluntary. I understand that generally my treatment, payment, enrollment in a health plan, eligibility for benefits will not be conditional upon my authorization of this disclosure. However, I do understand that I may be denied treatment in some circumstances if I do not sign this consent.