Jill -- The covered entity's ability to disclose PHI to workers comp programs is a mixed blessing because although an authorization is not required, such disclosures are subject to the accounting for disclosures requirement. In my opinion, covered entities may not disclose PHI to other insurers that are not covered entities such as auto insurers or life insurers without an authorization. On the bright side, authorized disclosures are not subject to the accounting requirement. Best regards, Dave Ermer
Gordon & Barnett 1133 21st St., NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC 20036 202-833-3400 ext 3009 (voice) 202-223-0120 (fax) www.gordon-barnett.com >>> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 01/14/03 11:54AM >>> I understand that no authorization form is required for disclosures to worker's compensation programs for payment purposes. Are auto carriers and disability insurers also included under the definition of "similar programs established by law that provide benefits for work-related injuries, etc.?" Also, how are providers handling disclosures to life ins. companies? Thanks, as always, for your helpful suggestions! Jill Rubin, Esq., [EMAIL PROTECTED] --- The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. These listservs should not be used for commercial marketing purposes or discussion of specific vendor products and services. They also are not intended to be used as a forum for personal disagreements or unprofessional communication at any time. You are currently subscribed to wedi-privacy as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from this list, go to the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org or send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you need to unsubscribe but your current email address is not the same as the address subscribed to the list, please use the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org --- The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated. The discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of Directors nor WEDI SNIP. If you wish to receive an official opinion, post your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/. These listservs should not be used for commercial marketing purposes or discussion of specific vendor products and services. They also are not intended to be used as a forum for personal disagreements or unprofessional communication at any time. You are currently subscribed to wedi-privacy as: [email protected] To unsubscribe from this list, go to the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org or send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you need to unsubscribe but your current email address is not the same as the address subscribed to the list, please use the Subscribe/Unsubscribe form at http://subscribe.wedi.org
