All records that have confidential medical and insurance information must be handled and discarded in a way that ensures the privacy and security of the records. By enrolling in a CareFirst health plan, you provide routine consent for the release of information. This routine consent applies whether you enroll electronically, by telephone, or by completing and signing an enrollment form. The release of information is in effect for as long as you have health coverage under CareFirst. Your routine consent applies to all covered adults and dependents.
Dependents are other members of the family who are also enrolled.
You must follow the doctor's or provider's procedures for accessing medical information. Family members or other authorized representatives may have access to your medical information only when you give written permission. Disclosure of Information to Employers Disclosure of information to employers is limited to the information the employer needs to administer the health plan. Your employer must agree to protect your information from being used for any decisions affecting you. The employer must identify persons or positions that may have access to the information and must ensure there are measures in place to prevent unauthorized access.