Authorization To Disclose Health Information

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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
AUTHORIZATION TO DISCLOSE HEALTH INFORMATION
Client Name __________________________________________________ Date of Birth___________________________
Client Medical Record #_______________________________ Client SS # (Optional)_____________________________
I ___________________________________________________________________________________ hereby authorize
(Client or Personal Representative)
___________________________________________________________________ to disclose specific health information
(Name of Provider/Plan)
from the records of the above named client to: _____________________________________________________________
(Recipient Name/Address/Phone/Fax)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
for the specific purpose(s):_____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Specific information to be disclosed: _____________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that this authorization will expire on the following date, event or condition: ____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
I understand that if I fail to specify an expiration date or condition, this authorization is valid for the period of time needed
to fulfill its purpose for up to one year, except for disclosures for financial transactions, wherein the authorization is valid
indefinitely. I also understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time and that I will be asked to sign the
Revocation Section on the back of this form. I further understand that any action taken on this authorization prior to the
rescinded date is legal and binding.
I understand that my information may not be protected from re-disclosure by the requester of the information; however, if
this information is protected by the Federal Substance Abuse Confidentiality Regulations, the recipient may not re-disclose
such information without my further written authorization unless otherwise provided for by state or federal law.
I understand that if my record contains information relating to HIV infection, AIDS or AIDS-related conditions, alcohol
abuse, drug abuse, psychological or psychiatric conditions, or genetic testing this disclosure will include that information.
I also understand that I may refuse to sign this authorization and that my refusal to sign will not affect my ability to obtain
treatment, payment for services, or my eligibility for benefits; however, if a service is requested by a non-treatment
provider (e.g., insurance company) for the sole purpose of creating health information (e.g., physical exam), service may be
denied if authorization is not given. If treatment is research-related, treatment may be denied if authorization is not given.
I further understand that I may request a copy of this signed authorization.
(Signature of Client)
(Date)
(Witness-If Required)
(Signature of Personal Representative)
(Date)
(Personal Representative Relationship/Authority)
**********
NOTE: This Authorization was revoked on
(Date)
(Signature of Staff)
DHHS-1000 (1/03)
Authorization to Disclose Health Information

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