Open records are routinely disclosed without the consent of the subject. To the extent allowed by law, the department may also use and disclose confidential information without the consent of the subject or the subject's representative.
People affected by this rule include:
The department obtains information regarding persons whose income or resources are considered in determining eligibility and the amount of benefits for the family investment program, refugee cash assistance, child care assistance, food assistance, Medicaid, state supplementary assistance and foster care. Identifying information regarding clients of these programs is released to these agencies. The information received may be used for eligibility and benefit determinations.
The department has entered into an agreement with the department of human rights to provide services to family investment program clients participating in the family development and self-sufficiency program as described at 441-Chapter 165. Information necessary to carry out these duties shall be shared with the department of human rights, as well as with that agency's subcontractors.
When a department office receives a written request from the local school, the department office responds in writing with the current family investment program and food assistance program status of each recipient of free meals listed in the request. Other client-specific information is made available only with written authorization from the client.
When a department staff person believes a client intends to harm someone, the staff person may warn the intended victim or police or both. Only the name, identification, and location of the client and the details of the client's plan of harm shall be disclosed.
* To prevent fraud and abuse related to the provision of or payment for health care;
* To ensure appropriate state regulation of insurance and health plans to the extent expressly authorized by statute or regulation;
* For state reporting on health care delivery or costs; or
* For purposes of serving a compelling need related to public health, safety, or welfare, and, if a requirement under this chapter is at issue, the Secretary of Health and Human Services determines that the intrusion into privacy is warranted when balanced against the need to be served; or
Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-9.10