AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN INFORMATION
Primary Certificate Holder Name:
Name of Individual Subject to Disclosure (If not the primary Certificate Holder):
Relationship to Primary Certificate Holder:
Self
Spouse Domestic Partner Child Stepchild Grandchild
I.
Authorization:
For the purpose of evaluating my eligibility for insurance and for benefits under an existing certificate, including checking
for and resolving any issues that may
arise regarding incomplete or incorrect information on my application for coverage
and/or claim form, I hereby authorize the disclosure of the following
information(defined below) about me and, if
applicable, my dependents, from the sources listed below to Continental American Insurance Company (CAIC), or
any
person or entity acting on its part, to include American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus and American
Family Life Assurance Company of New
York (collectively, “Aflac).
II.
Disclosure of Health Information:
Health information may be disclosed by any health care provider, health plan (including CAIC or Aflac, with respect to other
CAIC or Aflac coverages) or health care
clearinghouse that has any records or knowledge about me. Health care provider
includes, but is not limited to, any licensed physician, medical or nurse
practitioner, nurse, pharmacist, osteopath,
psychologist, physical or occupational therapist, chiropractor, dentist, audiologist or speech pathologist, podiatrist,
hospital,
medical clinic or laboratory, pharmacy, rehabilitation facility, nursing home or extended care facility, prescription drug
database or pharmacy benefit
manager, or ambulance or other medical transport service. Health information may also be
disclosed by any insurance company or the Medical Information
Bureau (MIB). Health information includes my entire
medical record, but does not include psychotherapy notes. Some information obtained may not be protected
by certain
federal regulations governing the privacy of health information, but the information is protected by state privacy laws and
other applicable laws. CAIC
will not disclose the information unless permitted or required by those laws.
III.
Rights and Expiration:
I understand that I may revoke this authorization at any time, except to the extent that CAIC or Aflac has taken action in
reliance on this authorization. If I revoke
this authorization, CAIC may not be able to evaluate my application for coverage
and/or claim. To revoke this authorization, I must provide a written and signed
revocation to CAIC at the address or fax
number above. Unless otherwise revoked, this authorization shall remain in effect for two (2) years from the date
signed
or upon my death, whichever occurs first. I agree that a copy of this authorization is as valid as the original and that I or an
authorized representative
may request a copy of this authorization.
IV.
Notice:
I understand that CAIC is not conditioning payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits on whether I sign this
authorization. I understand that if the
information disclosed is protected health information relating to a health plan and the
person or entity receiving the information is a not a health care provider
or health plan covered by federal privacy
regulations, the information disclosed may be re-disclosed by such person or entity and will likely no longer be
protected
by the federal privacy regulations.
If records are on an adult dependent, (e.g. spouse, child over 18), the dependent must sign this form
If records are on a minor child the natural parent or legal guardian must sign on their behalf.
Signature of Individual Subject to Disclosure Date Signed
Legal Representative’s Printed Name Legal Representative’s Signature Legal Relationship Date
***If signed by a legal representative (e.g. Legal Guardian, Estate Administrator, Power of Attorney
Send to:
Continental American Insurance Company
Post Office Box 84075
Columbus, GA 31993
Phone: (800) 433-3036
Fax: (866) 849-2970
Email: groupclaimfiling@aflac.com
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