OCA Form 960, Authorization to Release Health Information Pursuant to HIPAA , is a legal document signed by a patient that gives consent to the release of health information within the state of New York. This document gives permission to use protected health information for certain purposes - treatment, payment, and operations, and disclose protected health information to third parties specified by the patient. It ensures the protection of the patients' privacy and allows health data to flow freely between authorized parties for healthcare activities.
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If you are seeking your own medical records or wish to give another individual or agency permission to do so on your behalf, complete OCA Official Form 960.
This form was released by the New York State Office of Court Administration . It has replaced Form MAP-751D (Authorization for Disclosure of Health Information) on . You can download an OCA Form 960 fillable version through the link below.
Include the following information in the OCA Official Form 960 to request the release of health information:
Write down the name and address of the patient, date of birth, and social security number;
In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a patient must understand the following:
Provide the name and address of the health provider or entity who is authorized to release this information;
Name the individual to whom this information must be sent;
State which information can be released - your medical records from a certain period of time, entire medical records, and information regarding your alcohol or drug treatment, mental health information, or HIV-related information;
Authorize the individual health care provider to discuss your health information with your attorney, or a governmental agency. Name the attorney or agency;
Select the reason for the release of information;
Specify the date or event on which the authorization has to expire;
Name the preparer of the form and indicate the authority to sign on behalf of the patient;
Sign and date the form.