Additional Consents and Policies
This Additional Consents and Policies Form is part of the School-Based Health Care Enrollment Form. In this document, if I am consenting for my child, I understand that 'me' 'my' or 'I' refers to my child.
Use and Disclosure of Information
I authorize CHCI to use and disclose my health information for the following purposes: (1) to provide for, arrange or coordinate health care treatment; (2) to maintain her/his health information in an electronic health record system and to use secure technology to improve healthcare delivery; (3) to enable CHCI to obtain payment for the services it provides to me; and (4) to permit CHCI to carry out ordinary health care and business operations such as quality assurance, service planning and general administration.
I am aware that this authorization to use and disclose information may include information regarding: (1) HIV or AIDS; (2) alcohol or drug
treatment; (3) psychiatric or behavioral health; (4) sexually transmitted diseases; (5) family planning, pregnancy and abortion. I am aware
and agree that CHCI may share information with my child s other medical providers for medical treatment or with a third party for financial
payment through electronic means.
I authorize CHCI to request and use my prescription medication history from other health care providers and/or third-party pharmacy
benefit payers for treatment purposes. This consent form will remain in effect until the day I revoke consent. To revoke consent at any time,
I will speak to a CHCI Patient Services Associate.
Assignment of Benefits
I assign to CHCI all benefits to which I child may be entitled from Medicare, Medicaid, other government agencies, insurance carriers or
other third parties who may be financially liable for the medical care and treatment provided by CHCI. I authorize the release of information
required by the insurance company for billing purposes and realize that proof of insurance coverage needs to be provided for CHCI to file
an insurance claim on my behalf. I agree that any benefits paid by my insurance carrier will be paid to CHCI. I agree to notify CHCI
immediately of any changes in my insurance.
Financial Obligations
I agree that, except as may be limited by law or CHCI s agreements with third party payers, in the event of non-payment by my insurance
for which I have provided an assignment of benefits, I am obligated to pay all amounts due for services provided at CHCI locations in
accordance with the rates and terms of CHCI in effect on the date of service. I also agree that I am responsible for any applicable
copayments, coinsurance or deductibles. I understand should I fail to provide any requested information to my insurance company or
CHCI, CHCI reserves the right to bill me for services at the full fee. I understand that failure to pay will result in a full review, including a
review of all options available to me such as a payment plan or fee reduction, and, in some instances, may result in termination from
the practice.
I understand that I have access to CHCI s payment plan, fee reduction and sliding fee scale discount program for charges based on my
income, and I agree to notify CHCI immediately of any changes in my income. I understand that I should speak to a CHCI Patient Services
Associate if I have questions about the sliding fee scale discount program.
Contact Release
CHCI routinely contacts patients by phone, email, text message and/or mail to remind them about appointments; notify them of available
test results and recommended routine exams, tests and vaccinations; inquire about bills and insurance; and notify them of other CHCI
programs and services.
By providing CHCI with a cell phone number, I acknowledge that I consent to receiving the above types of text messages. I understand
that I can change my communication preferences at any time by speaking with a CHCI Patient Services Associate.
Health Information Exchange
A health information exchange (HIE) allows CHCI to share clinical information through an electronic platform with other doctors, nurses,
hospitals, healthcare facilities, insurers and government entities when allowed by law. HIEs provide real-time access to health information,
which could prove useful in an emergency and generally improves coordination and quality of care. CHCI participates in the state mandated
HIE, known as CONNIE, and with the national HIEs associated with its electronic health record system.
State Mandated HIE
Connecticut requires all healthcare providers to participate in the state's health information exchange (CONNIE). By state law, all patients
are automatically included in CONNIE. This means that unless a patient opts-out of having that patient's information shared through the
CONNIE, patient information will be shared through CONNIE with other treating providers, state agencies and insurers as permitted by law.
The only way to opt-out of this HIE is through CONNIE directly. I understand that I can opt-out of CONNIE by visiting connect.conniect.org or by calling 866-987-5514.
Sensitive information including HIV/AIDS, behavioral health and substance use disorder information (Sensitive Information) will not be
shared with CONNIE without my consent. I understand that I can consent to sharing my Sensitive Information by checking the box below.
I will leave the box empty if I do not wish to participate.
HIEs Associated with the Electronic Health Record System
CHCI s electronic health record system (EHR) participates in national HIEs (EHR HIEs). These EHR HIEs assist in providing the best possible
care by allowing providers outside of CHCI who also use the same EHR to see patients clinical information when relevant.
By checking the box below and agreeing to participate in the EHR HIEs, I understand that healthcare providers and authorized personnel
that participate in the EHR HIEs will be able to access my health information more effectively and accurately. I understand that shared
information may include sensitive information such as HIV/AIDS, behavioral health and substance use disorder information (Sensitive
Information).
I understand that if I want to participate in the EHR HIEs and to have CHCI share my information, including Sensitive Information, I will check
the box provided below. I will leave the box empty if I do not wish to participate.
Consent to Share with HIEs
If you wish for CHCI to share your child s Sensitive Information with CONNIE and if you wish for CHCI to share your child s
information including Sensitive Information with the EHR HIEs, please indicate your consent by checking the box below. If you
leave the box blank or unchecked, CHCI will not share Sensitive Information with CONNIE or any information with the EHR HIEs.
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