16 Del. Admin. Code § 30000-30600

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 30000-30600 - Confidentiality

Revised July 2018

DPAP will provide safeguards that restrict the use or disclosure of information about applicants and recipients to purposes directly connected with the administration of the DPAP.

Purposes directly related to administration of the DPAP include establishing eligibility, providing services for recipients, determining the amount of medical assistance, and conducting or assisting an investigation, prosecution, or civil or criminal proceeding related to the administration of the program.

At a minimum, the types of information about applicants and recipients that must be safeguarded and not released without consent include:

1. Names and addresses;

2. Medical services provided;

3. Social and economic conditions or circumstances;

4. Contractor evaluation of personal information;

5. Medical data, including diagnosis and past history of disease or disability;

6. Information received for verifying income eligibility and amount of medical assistance payments; and

7. Information about third party liability.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 30000-30600

22 DE Reg. 595 (1/1/2019) (Final)