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national peace officers andfire fighters benefit associationTM
NPFBATM TM
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A Jointly Sponsored Long Term Care Trust of The California Law Enforcement Association® and The California Association of Professional Firefighters®
Protecting Those Who Protect the Public
Long Term Care Application
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OFFICE USE ONLY
Field Service Manager: _____________________________________________________________________
InstructIons for completIng thIs ApplIcAtIon
This Application must be completed by the Applicant.
When the Applicant signs this application he/she is making a certification under penalty of perjury that all answers are true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge.
NOTE: Employee and Spouse must complete separate applications. All Incomplete Applications will be returned.
An application will be considered incomplete for any of the following reasons: • Thesignatureblocksarenotsigned. • Themedicalquestionsarenotthoroughlyexplained. • Anyquestionorfieldisleftblank.
Allapplicationswillbeindividuallyunderwritten.Ifnecessary,wewillobtainyourmedical recordsorrequestashortparamedicalexamtoassistusintheunderwritingprocess.
All spouses of active employees are required to complete a paramedical exam at the expense of NPFBA as part of the underwriting process.
Please mail your completed application in the postage-paid envelope provided.
If this envelope was not provided to you, please mail to:
NPFBA Long Term Care PlanPOBox31Martell,CA95654-0031
Onceyourapplicationisapprovedyoumayberequiredtosignthe“StatementofContinuingGoodHealth”beforecoveragewillbeissued.
If you have any questions about this Plan or if you need assistance in completing your application, please call toll free 877-582-0003, option #2. Our office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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Employees and their eligible spouses may apply for coverage through this Association.
All Applicants must complete all questions and sign and date where indicated.
Applicant must be age 60 or less and must fall into one of the following categories:
1. Memberofpolicedepartmentorfiredepartmentofmunicipalorpublic corporation or district including volunteers or reserves. 2. Peaceorlawenforcementofficerwhoisaregularandsalariedofficeror employeeofthestateorofasinglecountyorotherpoliticalsubdivision or public or municipal corporation. 3. Personwhoisanemergencymedicalservicespersonnelandemployedbya firedepartmentofacity,countyordistrict. 4. Personwhoatthetimeofbecomingamemberofsuchassociationswasqualified pursuanttoparagraphs1,2,or3above. 5. Spouseofqualifiedemployeepursuanttoparagraphs1,2,or3above. 6. Retireesmaynotapplyunlesstheyareotherwisequalifiedinoneofthe above sections.
The above list of qualified applicants would generally include County DA Investigators, County Probation Officers with peace officer status, State of California Investigators with peace officer status, Correctional Officers with the Department of Corrections of the State of California, California Highway Patrol Officers, County Correctional Officers, Firefight-ers, and CalFire Firefighters. Others who believe they qualify and are not listed above must contact the Plan Administrator to determine eligibility.
IcertifyunderpenaltyofperjurythatIhavereadtheabovestatementandagreethatIqualifyundertherequirementsstatedabove.
_____________________________________________ _______________________Applicant Date
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plAn optIons
Check Applicable Box
❑ Plan 130 / 70 / 50
$130/DayNursingHome
70%ResidentialCare
50%HomeHealthCare
5%InflationProtectionperyear
RespiteCare
❑ Plan 150 / 70 / 50
$150/DayNursingHome
70%ResidentialCare
50%HomeHealthCare
5%InflationProtectionperyear
RespiteCare
❑ Group Plan / Negotiated Benefits Plan / Modified Payment Plan, may be available.
Department/Plan: ___________________________________________________
pAyment term
Check Applicable Box
❑ 25 Years ❑ 30 Years ❑ 35 Years ❑ 40 Years ❑ 45 Years
The maximum payment term is based on your age at time of application. Please see the published cost (rate) schedule to determine the length of time that you are allowed to make payments.
ApplIcAnt InformAtIon
Please PrintI am applying as: (check the appropriate box below)
HaveyoumetordiscussedthiscoveragewitharepresentativeofNPFBA? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Ifno,howdidyouhearaboutNPFBALongTermCarePlan?
❑Referral ❑ Mailer ❑ Poster ❑ Website
Nameofrepresentative: _______________________________________________________
Employee
❑ ActiveFullTimeFirefighter
❑ ActiveFullTimeLawEnforcementOfficer
❑ Volunteer/PaidCallFirefighter
❑ VolunteerLawEnforcementMember
❑ ReserveLawEnforcementOfficer
❑ Non-SafetyFireDept.Employee
❑ Non-SafetyLawEnforcementDept.Employee
Spouse
❑ SpouseofActiveFullTimeFirefighter
❑ SpouseofActiveFullTimeLawEnforcementOfficer
❑ SpouseofaVolunteer/PaidCallFirefighter
❑ SpouseofaVolunteerLawEnforcementMember
❑ SpouseofaReserveLawEnforcementOfficer
❑ SpouseofaNon-SafetyFireDept.Employee
❑ SpouseofaNon-SafetyLawEnforcementDept.Employee
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NameofAgencythatEmployeeisemployedwith: __________________________________________________________
JobTitleofEmployee: _______________________________________________________________________________
Employee Name: _________________________________________ Employee SS#: __________________________
Spouse’s Employer: __________________________________________________________________________________
Last Name
Height
Mailing Address
PhysicalAddress
HomePhoneNumber
AlternatePhoneNumber Best Time to Call Email
Best Time to Call Social Security # Marital Status
City
City
State
State
Zip
Zip
Weight Sex DateofBirth AgeLastBirthday
First Name M.I.
❑ Male
❑ Female
❑ Married❑Divorced
❑ Single❑ Widowed
BenefIcIAry
Full Name: _____________________________________
Relationship: ____________________________________
PhoneNumber: __________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
______________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
Full Name: _____________________________________
Relationship: ____________________________________
PhoneNumber: __________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
______________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
Please do not designate beneficiaries under the age of 18.
AlternAte (contIngent)prImAry
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pAyment optIons
Note: EachApplicantwillbebilledonanindividualbasis(surchargesareperApplicant).Combinedbillingisnotavailable.
Please select one of the following methods of payment:
❑ Monthly Bank Draft ($1.00 surcharge per transaction)
Please deduct my monthly payment from (choose one):
❑ Checking ❑ Savings
__________________________________________ ____________________________________________ AccountNumber RoutingNumber
__________________________________________ ____________________________________________ FinancialInstitutionName Telephone
__________________________________________________________________________________________ FinancialInstitutionAddressincludingCity,State&Zip
Attach VOIDED check here. We are unable to process your application without this information.
I hereby authorize NPFBA or its designated agent and the financial institution named below to initiate monthly withdrawals from my checking/savings account. This authority will remain in effect until I provide written notification to cancel this Plan or my affiliation with NPFBA, its designated agent or my financial institution.
I understand that if the required funds are not on deposit in my account on the day designated to execute the automatic deduction, I will be subject to the payment collection provision shown in the Evidence of Coverage and that any charges for overdraft or insufficient funds may be charged to me along with any service charges applied by NPFBA.
____________________________________________________ _________________________________ Signature Date
❑ Credit Card❑ Annual ❑ Semi-Annual ($1.00 surcharge per transaction) ❑ Quarterly ($2.00 surcharge per transaction)
Type of Credit Card: ❑ Master Card ❑ Visa ❑ Discover
__________________________________________ ______________________ CardNumber ExpirationDate
____________________________________________________ Signature
❑ Group Plan / Negotiated Benefits Plan / Modified Payment Plan.
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medIcAl InformAtIon & hIstory
Please answer all of the following questions. If answering “Yes” to any question, please provide details in the space provided on page 10.
1. Areyouemployedordoyouengageinhobbies,socialactivities,orvolunteerwork?
2. Haveyougainedorlostmorethan5poundsinthepasttwelve(12)months?
3. a.AreyoureceivinganytypeofDisabilityBenefits?
b.Areyounow,orhaveyoueverreceivedbenefitsfromMedi-Cal?
c.Duetoanypresentorpastmentalorphysicaldisability,isanypersonorinstitution currentlyauthorizedtoactonyourbehalf?
d.Areyoudependentontheuseofawalkerorwheelchair?
e.Areyouconfinedtoyourbed,home,hospital,ornursinghome?
f.Doyouuseanymedicalappliancesuchasacatheter,oxygenequipment,respirator, oradialysismachine?
4. Doyourequireassistance,supervisionorareyoulimitedinanywayinperforminganyof thefollowingdailyactivities:bathing,dressing,toileting,mealpreparation,eating, mobility,housekeepingormanagingmedications?
5. Haveyoueverbeendiagnosedortreatedbyahealthcareprofessionalforstroke(CVA), TransientIschemicAttack(TIA)orcerebralaneurysm?
6. Withinthepast5YEARS,haveyoubeenmedicallyadvisedthatyouwillneedsurgery, whichhasnotbeenperformed?
7. Whenyouwalk4blocksatanormalpaceorclimbaflightofstairs,doyouexperience anydifficultiessuchasshortnessofbreath,dizzinessorlegcramps?
8. Doyounow,orhaveyouduringthepast3YEARS,usedanytobaccoproductsincluding cigarettes,cigars,pipes,chewingtobacco,marijuana,etc?
9. Haveyoueverusedrestrictedorcontrolledsubstancesexceptasprescribedbyalicensedphysician?
10.Duringthepast5years,haveyoubeencounseled,treatedorhospitalizedfortheuse ofalcoholordrugs?
11.Doyou,anyhealthcareprovidersoranyoneelseyouknow,haveanyconcerns overyourpresenthealth?
12.Inthelast5years,hasahealthprofessionalrecommendedthatyoushouldhaveany surgeries,tests,orprocedures(includingdiagnostic&screeningprocedures)that havenotbeenperformed?
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❑ AcquiredImmuneDeficiencySyndrome(AIDS)/ AIDSRelatedComplex(ARC)/HIVPositive
❑ ADDorADHD
❑ AlcoholismorDrugAbuse
❑ ALS(LouGehrig’sDisease)
❑ Alzheimer’sDiseaseorDementia
❑ Amputation
❑ Aneurysm
❑ Angina
❑ Anxiety
❑ Arrhythmia
❑ Arthritis
❑ Atrial Fibrillation
❑ Asthma,COPD,Emphysema,or ChronicLungDisease
❑ Auto-ImmuneDisease
❑ BloodDisease:Anemia,SickleCell,or BleedingDisorder
❑ Bypass Surgery
❑ Cancer(External)AnyForm
❑ Cancer(Internal)AnyForm
❑ CarotidArteryDisease
❑ CerebralVascularDisease
❑ CirrhosisoftheLiver
❑ ClottingDisorder
❑ Colitis
❑ Congestive Heart Failure
❑ CPAPorBiPAPMachine
❑ Cystic Fibrosis
❑ Diabetes/DiabeteswithInsulin
❑ Dizziness
❑ EatingDisorders:Anorexia,Bulimia
❑ FibromyalgiaorChronicFatigue
❑ Fractures
❑ Glaucoma,MacularDegenerationorother EyeDisorder
❑ HeartAttackorAngioplasty
❑ Heart Valve Impairment
❑ Hemophilia
❑ Hepatitis
❑ HighBloodPressure
❑ Huntington'sChorea
❑ Incontinence/BladderorBowelControl
❑ JointDisorderorReplacement
❑ KidneyDiseaseorFailure
❑ LeukemiaorLymphoma
❑ Lupus
❑ Memory Loss
❑ Meniere'sDisease
❑ Mental/NervousDisorder
❑ Multiple Sclerosis
❑ MuscularDystrophy
❑ Obesity
❑ Organ Transplant
❑ Organic Brain Syndrome
❑ Osteopenia/Osteoporosis
❑ Paralysis
❑ Parkinson'sDisease
❑ VascularDisease
❑ PsychiatricDisorder (Depression,BipolarDisorder,etc.)
❑ Raynaud'sSyndrome
❑ RetinitisPigmentosa
❑ RheumatoidArthritis
❑ Schizophrenia
❑ Scleroderma
❑ SeizureDisorder
❑ Single/MultipleTransientIschemicAttack(TIA)
❑ SleepApneaorSleepDisorders
❑ SpineorBackDisordersincludingScoliosis
❑ Stroke
❑ Tremor
❑ WeightLossSurgery:GastricBypass,LapBandor othermethod
❑ Check this box if you have not been diagnosed or treated for any of the conditions listed above.
13.Haveyoubeendiagnosedortreatedbyamemberofthemedicalprofessionforanyofthefollowingconditions? (Please review the following list carefully. Place an X in the box next to those that apply. If you answered yes to any of the following, please provide details on Page 10)
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14.Haveyoueverbeendiagnosed,advisedof,orreceivedmedicaltreatmentbyamemberof themedicalprofessionforanyconditionnotnamedabove(otherthanroutinephysical examswithnormalfindings)?
15.Duringthepast5YEARS,haveyou:(Place an X in the box next to those that apply)
a.Soughtmedicaladviceortreatmentforanyofthefollowingconditions?
b.Usedanyofthefollowing:
16.DoyouhaveapendingoractiveWorkers’CompensationClaim?
17.Haveyoueverhadgenetictesting?
Ifyes,whatfor:___________________________________________________________
18.Pleaseprovidefamilyhistory. Additional space provided on page 10.
19.Haveyoubeenhospitalized,beenadvisedtohave,orhadsurgery,medicalcare,EKG,x-ray, diagnostictestorconfinedtoanyfacilityinthelastfive(5)years? If yes, please provide details on page 10 including test(s) performed, date, reason, results, and name and contact information for medical advisor requesting test(s).
Haveanyofyournaturalparents,brothersorsisters,eitherlivingordead,eversuffered fromanyofthefollowingconditions:PolycysticKidneyDisease,CysticFibrosis, Hemophilia,MultipleSclerosis,Huntington’sChorea,MotorNeuronDisease, MuscularDystrophy,Alzheimer’s,Dementiaoranyotherformofinheriteddisease? If yes, please provide details. Please attach additional page if necessary.
20.Doyoulivealone?Ifno,wholiveswithyou? ____________________________________
21.Doyoudrive?Ifno,why? ___________________________________________________
22.Hasyourdriver’slicenseeverbeensuspended?
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❑Confusion/Disorientation
❑DeteriorationofVision
❑ Fainting
❑ Falling
❑LossofAppetite
❑ Numbness
❑ Tremors
❑ Unstable Gait
❑ Braces
❑ Cane
❑ Scooter
❑Walker
❑Wheelchair
❑Other: ______________________________________
Family Member
Age at Onset
Age (if living)
Age at Death
Mother
Father
Sister(s)
Brother(s)
Condition Cause of Death
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If you answered “Yes” or checked a box on any of the previous questions please explain below, giving full details including: Name, Phone Number and Address of Physician, Condition, Treatment Dates, and any resulting limitations.
Item # Description – Dates – Details – Narrative
❑ I do not take any medications or supplements.
medIcAtIons And supplements
Medication/Supplement Reason and Frequency Currently Use
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List ALL Medications and Supplements you use regularly OR have regularly used within the past 5 YEARS. Please include prescription medications, non-prescription medications (Over the Counter – OTC), and dietary supplements.
Please attach additional page if necessary.
Please attach additional page if necessary.
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protectIon AgAInst unIntended lApse
IunderstandthatIhavetherighttodesignateatleastonepersonotherthanmyselftoreceivenoticeoflapseorterminationofthislong-termcarecoveragefornonpaymentofdues.Iunderstandthatnoticewillnotbegivenuntilthirty(30)daysafterduesisdueandunpaid.
❑ I designate the following person(s) to receive notice prior to cancellation of my coverage for nonpayment of dues:
Full Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________
PhoneNumber: ____________________________ Email: __________________________________________
❑ I elect not to designate any person to receive such notice.
other long term cAre
1. Doyounowhaveinforce,orareyouapplyingfor,anyotherlongtermcare,nursing homeorhomehealthcarepolicy,riderorcertificate(includingahealthcareservice contractorahealthmaintenanceorganizationcontract)?
2. Otherthantheabove,didyouhavealongtermcarepolicy,riderorcertificatein forceduringthelast12months?
3. HaveyoueverhadanapplicationforLife,HealthorLongTermCareinsurance declined,postponed,modifiedorrated?
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
❑ Yes ❑ No
If yes, please explain: __________________________________________________________________
Please provide company names for the purpose of benefit coordination:
__________________________________________________________________________________
physIcIAn InformAtIon
Name: ____________________________________________________ PhoneNumber: _______________________
Address: ____________________________________ City: ____________________ State: ______ Zip: __________
Applicant’sKaiserorHMOI.D.Number: ___________________________
Haveyoubeenseenbyanyotherphysicianand/ormedicalfacilityinthepast2YEARS? ❑ Yes ❑ No
Pleaseprovidephysician’sname,address,phonenumberandreasonforvisit.Additional space on page 10.
1. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________________________________
Please provide information for primary physician and any additional treating physicians.
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ApplIcAnt certIfIcAtIon
IcertifythatIhavereviewedalltheinformationandnoticescontainedinthisapplicationandthatallinfor-mationsuppliedonthisapplicationistruetothebestofmyknowledge.
IalsounderstandandagreethatthecoverageforwhichIamapplying,ifissued,shallbesubjecttothesestate-mentsandwilltakeeffectontheeffectivedatestatedonthescheduleofbenefits.Ifstatementsinthisapplica-tionarefraudulentormateriallyuntrue,sanctionsthatcouldincluderescissionofmycoverageorabenefitdenialmaybeapplied.IfIhavesubmittedintentionallyfraudulentstatements,Iunderstandthatmynamemaybesubmittedtotherelevantauthorityforcriminalprosecution.
IunderstandthatthePlanIamapplyingforhasbeenapprovedbytheTrusteesoftheNationalPeaceOfficerandFireFightersBenefitAssociation(NPFBA),butdoesnotqualifyforMedi-Calspend-downprotectionundertheCaliforniaPartnershipforLongTermCare.
Iunderstandthatbasedonthemedicalinformationprovided,Imayreceiveapreferred,standard,ormodifiedrating.Thestandardratingwillhaveaneliminationperiodof90days,whilethepreferredratingwillhaveaneliminationperiodof60days.AmodifiedratingwillbeaneliminationperiodagreeduponbytheapplicantandtheTrust.Modifiedratingsaresometimesofferedinlieuofadenialofcoverage.Certainotherridersandexclusionsmaybeaddedtothecertificatewithagreementofbothparties.Iwillhavetheopportunitytoacceptordenythecertificateifitisnotissuedonapreferredbasis.IfIdenythecertificateofcoverage,Iwillreceivemyfull-prepaidpaymentwithin30daysofmydecision.
Additionally,IunderstandthatifIuseorifIhaveusedanytobaccoproductswithinthelast36months,IwillbeissuedacertificateonastandardbasisandIwillautomaticallyhavea90-dayeliminationperiod.
Thiscoveragewillnotbeeffectiveuntilthe“StatementofContinuingGoodHealth”hasbeensignedandreturnedonaformprovidedbytheAdministrator.ThisStatementofGoodHealthconfirmsthatallinforma-tionontheinitialapplicationcontinuestobecorrectandthatnothinghaschangedsincetheoriginalapplica-tion was submitted.
No coverage will be provided for any job related injury or an injury caused by a third party where a cash settlement was provided in lieu of future medical coverage. Keep this in mind whenever you are offered cash in lieu of future medical coverage. This is particularly important in workers’ compensation claims.
I have read and understand the above statements concerning information that may be fraudu-lent, and the probable penalty of making such statements.
I agree that I shall abide by the related provisions as noted in the Plan Documents and Cor-porate Bylaws. Under the terms of the Plan, any dispute not resolved through the Plan’s claim procedure will be resolved by binding arbitration with the American Arbitration Association.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Signature of Applicant Date
This certification is made in connection with the application for Long Term Care (LTC) coverage with the National Peace Officers and Fire Fighters Benefit Association Trust.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Print Name as it appears in Applicant Information of Application
______________________________________ ______________________________________Social Security Number Date of Birth
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AuthorIzAtIon for releAse of InformAtIon – hIpAA complIAnt – pArt 1
Records Subject:
Individual: ___________________________________________________________________
AKA: _______________________________________________________________________
Social Security Number: _____________________
DateofBirth: _____________________________
Service Provider:
RequestingRecordsfrom:
____________________________________________________________________________
Requested By:
LawFirm/InsuranceCompanyrequestingrecords:NationalPeaceOfficersandFirefightersBenefitAssociation(NPFBA)
TheServiceProviderisdirectedtomakeavailableforcopyingallrecordspertainingtotheIndi-vidual.Including,butnotlimitedto,anyandallfiles,photographs,videoand/oraudiotapesand/orrecordsforallinjuriesorconditionsintheServiceProvider’spossessionorundertheServicePro-vider’scontrolthatisheldforanypurpose.Nothingshallberemoved,deleted,alteredorwithheld.
If additional items are to be disclosed or NOT disclosed by Service Provider, you must check ALL appropriate boxes.
Release RecordsDo NOT
Release Records
Allmedicalrecordsduringthecareandtreatment,hospitalizations,evaluations,testing,examination,officevisits,emergencyroom,orlabtesting.Includ-ing,butnotlimitedto,nurse’snotes,operativeandpathologyreports,emergencyroomrecords,surgeryrecords,physicaltherapyrecords,in-patientandoutpatientcharts,MDprogressnotes,consults,MDorders,dischargesummary,MDorders,prescriptions,EKG,andEMG,EEG.
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AuthorIzAtIon for releAse of InformAtIon – hIpAA complIAnt – pArt 2
AllOriginalX-rayfilms,MRIfilms,CTScans, andfilmreports.
Allpsychiatric,drugand/oralcoholtreatment,evaluation,treatment,abusetesting,counseling,rehabilitationrecords.
InItIAl here _______
Allmentalhealthinformationconsistingof,butnotlim-itedto,allnotes,recordsandreportsofpsychotherapydiagnosis,evaluationandtreatment.
InItIAl here _______
Allemploymentrecords,including,butnotlimitedto,payrollrecords,absenteeismortimeoff,benefits,applica-tions,andclaimrecords,applicationsforemployment,workabsenteerecords,timecards,incidentreports, W-2s,1099s,pre-employmentexamrecordsand employee progress records.
Allinsurancerecords,includingcorrespondence,pay-ments,photographs,underwritingandclaimrecords.Including,butnotlimitedto,copiesofpoliciesinvolved,paymentsmadethereunder,medicalrecordssubmittedbythecompanyorotherphysicians.Anyandalldocuments,including,butnotlimitedto,DeclarationsofCoverage,whichevidencecompliancewithCaliforniaFinancial ResponsibilityLawsatthetimeoftheaccident.
AllHIVtestresultsoranyrelatedAIDSvirusinformation.
InItIAl here _______
Release RecordsDo NOT
Release Records
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AuthorIzAtIon for releAse of InformAtIon – hIpAA complIAnt – pArt 3
AttherequestoftheIndividualthisinformationwillbeusedforthepurposeofaidingtheIndividualandhisorherattorneyinestablishingtheliability,natureandextentofaclaimforinjuriesanddisabilitiesandtoestablishbenefits,expenses,compensationanddamages.TheinformationprovidedmaybedisclosedbyNPFBAtootherpartiesand/ortreating/evaluatingphysicians.ThisAuthorizationdoesnotpermittheServiceProvidertoallowthecopyingofrecordsbyanyothercopyserviceorbusinessassoci-ateasdefinedbytheHealthInsurancePortabilityandAccountabilityAct(HIPAA).ThisAuthorizationdoesnotpermitdisclosureofanyinformationtoanyperson,entity,providerorinsurancecompanyotherthanthecopyingofrecordsbyarepresentativeofNPFBA.AnyandallAuthorizationssignedbeforethisAuthorizationarerevoked.
IndividualdesignatesandauthorizesNPFBAashis/herrepresentativetopursueanyandalllegalremediesnecessarytocompeltheproductionofrecordsfromtheProvider.
AcopyofthisAuthorizationisasvalidastheoriginal;theoriginalisnotrequiredtobeshown.TheIndividualhastherighttorevokethisAuthorizationatanytimebygivingtheProviderwrittennoticeofrevocationofthisAuthorization.AcopyofthissignedAuthorizationwillbegiventotheIndividualafterithasbeensigned.The Individual has the right to refuse to sign this Authorization.
This authorization shall expire three years from the date of execution below unless a different date is specified here ______________.
___________________________________________ ____________________Individual’sSignatureorRepresentative Date
___________________________________________ ____________________IfsignedbyotherthanIndividualindicaterelationship Date (Parent,GuardianorConservator)
Thisauthorizationwascreatedin14-pointtypeinaccordancewithCaliforniaLegisla-tureAssemblyBill715.
Administrator:CaliforniaAdministrationInsuranceServices,Inc.CALic#0544968 Revised4-13
1-877-582-0003, Option #2 • Fax(209) 223-2966PO Box 31 • Martell, CA 95654-0031
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