HIPAA Policy

Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

WellCare Health Clinic is required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) and to provide you with this Notice.

Uses and Disclosures of Protected Health Information

We may use and disclose PHI for the following purposes:

Treatment

Sharing information among healthcare providers involved in your care.

Payment

Billing and payment-related activities, including insurance verification.

Healthcare Operations

Quality assessment, training, licensing, and administrative functions.

Other Permitted Uses

We may disclose PHI:

• When required by law

• For public health and safety activities

• For health oversight activities

• For law enforcement purposes (when legally required)

We will not use or disclose your PHI for marketing purposes without your written authorization.

Your HIPAA Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your medical records

• Request amendments to your records

• Receive an accounting of disclosures

• Request confidential communications

• Request restrictions on certain uses

• Receive a paper copy of this notice

Requests must be submitted in writing and may be subject to legal limitations.

Safeguarding Your Information

We maintain physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect PHI, including:

• Secure medical record systems

• Staff training and confidentiality agreements

• Controlled access to patient information

Complaints

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with:

• WellCare Health Clinic

• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

Contact for HIPAA Matters

WellCare Health Clinic
📞 (773) 666-2873