Is information about Behavioral Health, substance abuse treatment, and HIV treated differently?
For disclosures concerning health information relating to care for Behavioral Health (psychiatric) conditions, substance abuse or HIV-related testing and treatment, special rules may apply. For example, we usually are not able to disclose this specially protected information in response to a subpoena, warrant or other legal process unless you sign a special authorization or a court orders the disclosure. We will follow state and/or federal law and obtain a special authorization to release this type of information about you in cases other than what is listed here. • Psychiatric (Behavioral Health) information – If needed for your diagnosis or treatment in a mental health program, psychiatric information may be disclosed based on your general agreement, and very limited information may be disclosed for payment purposes. • HIV-related information – HIV-related information may be disclosed based on your general agreement for purposes of treatment or payment. • Substance abuse treatment – I
For disclosures concerning health information relating to care for Behavioral Health (psychiatric) conditions, substance abuse or HIV-related testing and treatment, special rules may apply. For example, we usually are not able to disclose this specially protected information in response to a subpoena, warrant or other legal process unless you sign a special authorization or a court orders the disclosure. We will follow state and/or federal law and obtain a special authorization to release this type of information about you in cases other than what is listed here. • Psychiatric (Behavioral Health) information – If needed for your diagnosis or treatment in a mental health program, psychiatric information may be disclosed based on your general agreement, and very limited information may be disclosed for payment purposes. • HIV-related information – HIV-related information may be disclosed based on your general agreement for purposes of treatment or payment. • Substance abuse treatment – I
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