Authorization for Use or Disclosure of Protected Health Information (Required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164)
Authorization: I authorize Faisal Rafiq MD. PC. and Associated Providers/Clinicians (healthcare provider) to use and disclose the protected health information described below to: (Can Name More than One Person) *
PCP, family, therapist, (individual seeking the information)
This medical information may be used by the person I authorize to receive this information for medical treatment or consultation, billing or claims payment, or other purposes as I may direct.
This authorization shall be in force and effect until: Terminated from treatment or Discharged at which time this authorization expires.
I understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization, in writing, at any time. I understand that a revocation is not effective to the extent that any person or entity has already acted in reliance on my authorization or if my authorization was obtained as a condition of obtaining insurance coverage and the insurer has a legal right to contest a claim.
I understand that my treatment, payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits will not be conditioned on whether I sign this authorization.
I understand that information used or disclosed pursuant to this authorization may be disclosed by the recipient and may no longer be protected by federal or state law.