CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION Sample Clauses

CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION. Blue Shield of California protects the confidential- ity/privacy of your personal and health infor- mation. Personal and health information includes both medical information and individually identifi- able information, such as your name, address, tele- phone number, or social security number. Blue Shield will not disclose this information without your authorization, except as permitted by law. A STATEMENT DESCRIBING BLUE SHIELD'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PRESERVING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDICAL RECORDS IS AVAILABLE AND WILL BE FURNISHED TO YOU UPON REQUEST. Blue Shield’s policies and procedures regarding our confidentiality/privacy practices are contained in the “Notice of Privacy Practices”, which you may obtain either by calling the Customer Service Department at the telephone number indicated on your Identification Card, or by accessing Blue Shield of California’s internet site located at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx and printing a copy. If you are concerned that Blue Shield may have vi- olated your confidentiality/privacy rights, or you disagree with a decision we made about access to your personal and health information, you may contact us at: Blue Shield of California Privacy Official X.X. Xxx 000000 Xxxxx, XX 00000-0000 Toll-Free Telephone: 0- 000-000-0000 xxxxxxxxxxxx_xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx Blue Shield may need information from medical providers, from other carriers or other entities, or from you, in order to administer benefits and eligi- bility provisions of this Agreement. You agree that any provider or entity can disclose to Blue Shield that information that is reasonably needed by Blue Shield. You agree to assist Blue Shield in obtaining this information, if needed, (including signing any necessary authorizations) and to cooperate by providing Blue Shield with information in your possession. Failure to assist Blue Shield in obtain- ing necessary information or refusal to provide in- formation reasonably needed may result in the delay or denial of benefits until the necessary in- formation is received. Any information received for this purpose by Blue Shield will be maintained as confidential and will not be disclosed without your consent, except as otherwise permitted by law.
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION. Blue Shield of California protects the confidential- ity/privacy of your personal and health infor- mation. Personal and health information includes both medical information and individually identifi- able information, such as your name, address, tele- phone number, or social security number. Blue Shield will not disclose this information without your authorization, except as permitted by law. A STATEMENT DESCRIBING BLUE SHIELD'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PRESERVING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDICAL RECORDS IS AVAILABLE AND WILL BE FURNISHED TO YOU UPON REQUEST. Blue Shield’s policies and procedures regarding our confidentiality/privacy practices are contained in the “Notice of Privacy Practices”, which you may obtain either by calling the Customer Service Department at the telephone number indicated on your Identification Card, or by accessing Blue Shield of California’s internet site located at xxxx://xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx and printing a copy. If you are concerned that Blue Shield may have vi- olated your confidentiality/privacy rights, or you disagree with a decision we made about access to your personal and health information, you may contact us at: Blue Shield of California Privacy Official P.O. Box 272540 Chico, CA 00000-0000 Toll-Free Telephone: 0- 000-000-0000 xxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION. Blue Shield protects the privacy of individually iden- tifiable personal information, including Protected Health Information. Individually identifiable per- xxxxx information includes health, financial, and/or demographic information such as name, address, and social security number. Blue Shield will not disclose this information without authorization, except as per- any provider or entity can disclose to Blue Shield that information that is reasonably needed by Blue Shield. Members also agree to assist Blue Shield in obtaining this information, if needed, (including signing any necessary authorizations) and to xxxxxx- ate by providing Blue Shield with information in their possession. Failure to assist Blue Shield in ob- taining necessary information or refusal to provide information reasonably needed may result in the xx- xxx or denial of Benefits until the necessary informa- tion is received. Any information received for this purpose by Blue Shield will be maintained as confi- dential and will not be disclosed without consent, ex- cept as otherwise permitted by law.
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION. Blue Shield of California protects the confidential- Plan Interpretation Blue Shield of California shall have the power and discre- tionary authority to construe and interpret the provisions of this Plan, to determine the Benefits of this Plan and deter- mine eligibility to receive Benefits under this Plan. Blue Shield of California shall exercise this authority for the Benefits of all Members entitled to receive Benefits under this Plan. Public Policy Participation Procedure This procedure enables you to participate in established public policy of Blue Shield of California. It is not to be used as a substitute for the grievance procedure, complaints, inquiries or requests for information. Public policy means acts performed by a Plan or its em- ployees and staff to assure the comfort, dignity, and conven- ience of Members who rely on the Plan’s facilities to pro- vide health care Services to them, their families, and the public (California Health and Safety Code, §1369). At least one third of the Board of Directors of Blue Shield of California is comprised of Subscribers who are not Em- ployees, providers, subcontractors or group contract brokers and who do not have financial interests in Blue Shield. The names of the members of the Board of Directors may be obtained from: Sr. Manager, Regulatory Filings Blue Shield of California 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx San Francisco, CA 94105 Phone: 0-000-000-0000 Please follow the following procedure:
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION. Blue Shield protects the privacy of individually identifiable personal information, including Pro- tected Health Information. Individually identifiable personal information includes health, financial, and/or demographic information such as name, ad- dress, and social security number. Blue Shield will not disclose this information without authorization, except as permitted or required by law. A STATEMENT DESCRIBING BLUE SHIELD'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR PRE- SERVING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MEDI- CAL RECORDS IS AVAILABLE AND WILL BE FURNISHED TO YOU UPON REQUEST. Blue Shield’s “Notice of Privacy Practices” can be obtained either by calling Customer Service at the number listed in the back of this EOC, or by access- Blue Shield may need information from medical providers, from other carriers or other entities, or from the Member, in order to administer the Bene- fits and eligibility provisions of this Contract. By enrolling in this health plan, each Member agrees that any provider or entity can disclose to Blue Shield that information that is reasonably needed by Blue Shield. Members also agree to assist Blue Shield in obtaining this information, if needed, (in- cluding signing any necessary authorizations) and to cooperate by providing Blue Shield with infor- mation in their possession. Failure to assist Blue Shield in obtaining necessary information or refusal to provide information reasonably needed may re- xxxx in the delay or denial of Benefits until the nec- xxxxxx information is received. Any information received for this purpose by Blue Shield will be maintained as confidential and will not be disclosed without consent, except as otherwise permitted by law. Grievance Process Blue Shield has established a grievance procedure for receiving, resolving and tracking Members’ grievances with Blue Shield.
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CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION. Blue Shield protects the privacy of individually identifiable personal information, including Protected Health Information. Individually identifiable personal information includes health, financial, and/or demographic information - such as name, address, and social security number. Blue Shield may need information from medical providers, from other carriers or other entities, or from the Member, in order to administer the Benefits and eligibility provisions of this Agreement. By enrolling in this health plan, each Member agrees that any provider or entity can disclose to Blue Shield that information that is reasonably needed by Blue Shield. Members also agree to assist Blue Shield in obtaining this information, if needed, (including signing any necessary authorizations) and to cooperate by providing Blue Shield with information in the Member’s possession. Failure to assist Blue Shield in obtaining necessary information or refusal to provide information reasonably needed may result in the delay or denial of Benefits until the necessary information is received. Any information received for this purpose by Blue Shield will be maintained as confidential and will not be disclosed without consent, except as otherwise permitted by law. Legal process or service upon Blue Shield must be served upon Blue Shield’s Registered Agent for Service of Process or upon Blue Shield at Blue Shield’s corporate offices at 00 Xxxxx Xxxxxx, San Francisco, California 94105. Many residents in the state of California are eligible to become organ and tissue donors. Donors can affect the well-being of one or more of the estimated 100,000 people in the United States of America who must face death daily while waiting for an organ transplant. One person on this list dies about every three hours – all the while waiting for an organ or tissue donation. For more information on organ and tissue donation, or to register as a donor, visit the California Transplant Doctor Network’s internet site at xxx.xxxx.xxx or Donate Life California’s internet site at xxx.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx. Potential donors can also call the regional organ procurement agency in the nearest city nearest for additional information on organ and tissue donation.
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Related to CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL AND HEALTH INFORMATION

  • Protected Health Information “Protected Health Information” shall have the same meaning as the term “protected health information” in Section 160.103 and is limited to the information created or received by Contractor from or on behalf of County.

  • Data Protection and Privacy: Protected Health Information Party shall maintain the privacy and security of all individually identifiable health information acquired by or provided to it as a part of the performance of this Agreement. Party shall follow federal and state law relating to privacy and security of individually identifiable health information as applicable, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and its federal regulations.

  • Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information The Business Associate must not use or further disclose protected health information other than as permitted or required by the Contract or as required by law. The Business Associate must not use or further disclose protected health information in a manner that would violate the requirements of HIPAA Regulations.

  • Amendment of Protected Health Information 8.1 To the extent Covered Entity determines that any Protected Health Information is maintained by Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate shall, within ten (10) business days after receipt of a written request from Covered Entity, make any amendments to such Protected Health Information that are requested by Covered Entity, in order for Covered Entity to meet the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 164.526. 8.2 If any Individual requests an amendment to Protected Health Information directly from Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors, Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity in writing within five (5) days of the receipt of the request. Whether an amendment shall be granted or denied shall be determined by Covered Entity.

  • ACCESS TO PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION 7.1 To the extent Covered Entity determines that Protected Health Information is maintained by Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors in a Designated Record Set, Business Associate shall, within two (2) business days after receipt of a request from Covered Entity, make the Protected Health Information specified by Covered Entity available to the Individual(s) identified by Covered Entity as being entitled to access and shall provide such Individuals(s) or other person(s) designated by Covered Entity with a copy the specified Protected Health Information, in order for Covered Entity to meet the requirements of 45 C.F.R. § 164.524. 7.2 If any Individual requests access to Protected Health Information directly from Business Associate or its agents or Subcontractors, Business Associate shall notify Covered Entity in writing within two (2) days of the receipt of the request. Whether access shall be provided or denied shall be determined by Covered Entity. 7.3 To the extent that Business Associate maintains Protected Health Information that is subject to access as set forth above in one or more Designated Record Sets electronically and if the Individual requests an electronic copy of such information, Business Associate shall provide the Individual with access to the Protected Health Information in the electronic form and format requested by the Individual, if it is readily producible in such form and format; or, if not, in a readable electronic form and format as agreed to by Covered Entity and the Individual.

  • Protection of Personal Information Party agrees to comply with all applicable state and federal statutes to assure protection and security of personal information, or of any personally identifiable information (PII), including the Security Breach Notice Act, 9 V.S.A. § 2435, the Social Security Number Protection Act, 9 V.S.A. § 2440, the Document Safe Destruction Act, 9 V.S.A. § 2445 and 45 CFR 155.260. As used here, PII shall include any information, in any medium, including electronic, which can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity, such as his/her name, social security number, biometric records, etc., either alone or when combined with any other personal or identifiable information that is linked or linkable to a specific person, such as date and place or birth, mother’s maiden name, etc.

  • Disclosure of Personal Information You agree that any information provided in the application form, at our request or otherwise collected during the operation of your Account (“Personal Information”) and any data derived from your Personal Information may be disclosed to:

  • Health Information Subject to all applicable privacy laws, the member irrevocably authorises any doctor or other person who may have, or may acquire, any information concerning their health to disclose such information to Specialty Emergency Services, and that this authority shall remain in force for a period of not less than 12 (twelve) months following the expiry date of this Membership Agreement. 8.1 If deemed necessary by Specialty Emergency Services, for both the correct treatment of the member and to comply with the terms and conditions, the Member allows Specialty Emergency Services to screen for narcotics and any/all forms of mind-altering substances by blood test undertaken by a licensed doctor in a licensed medical facility.

  • Electronic Protected Health Information “Electronic Protected Health Information” means individually identifiable health information that is transmitted by or maintained in electronic media.

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