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Do You Have A HIPAA Form?

October 12, 2013 by Morris Hall, PLLC Leave a Comment

If you do not have a current HIPAA form, or have loved ones who don’t, then this week’s project is especially for you.  HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and was enacted in 1996.  The most notable affect of HIPAA is its endeavors to protect personal information and health data.  While this is important, sometimes it can also get in the way, preventing family members from receiving information on a hospitalized loved one.

Having a current HIPAA form will designate the names of those that are allowed to receive information regarding your medical care.  If you do not have a HIPAA form, your loved ones may not be notified if you have been hospitalized, and can be denied any information regarding your care or condition.  In one situation, an elderly woman had slipped in the shower, breaking her hip and gaining a severe concussion.  The elderly woman suffered from Dementia and could not recall what had happened, nor could she retain information given to her by the doctor.  The doctor refused to inform her son and daughter-in-law what had caused the fall, despite the fact that they were her caregivers and she lived in their home.  They had hoped to know what symptoms to look for and how to prevent such an event from happening again.  However, without a HIPAA form, the doctor would not give them any information.

If you do not have a HIPAA form created, or your form is outdated, now is the time.  Parents do not need a HIPAA form for any minor children, however, as soon as an individual is a legal adult (18 years of age), a HIPAA form is necessary and should be created.  If you are married, you and your spouse should both have HIPAA forms listing each other to avoid any difficulty receiving information on your spouse in a time of emergency.

If you have questions or need help regarding HIPAA forms, contact MH at 888.222.1328.

What the Attorneys of Morris Hall Can Do For You:
The attorneys at Morris Hall have 100’s of years of combined experience ensuring that families’ assets are protected from probate, unnecessary taxes, creditors, ex-spouses and Medicaid spend-down.  The attorneys also help those in Arizona to apply for and receive Medicaid assistance and Veterans Benefits.  Our Arizona offices are located in Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Tucson, Prescott, Flagstaff and Arrowhead.    Contact us today at 888.222.1328 to schedule an appointment!

This blog should be used for informational purposes only.  It does not create an attorney-client relationship with any reader and should not be construed as legal advice.  If you need legal advice, please contact an attorney in your community who can assess the specifics of your situation.

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