Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.06.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 13A.11.06.09 - Written Consent Required to Disclose Personal Information

A. Except as provided in Regulation .11 of this chapter, the Division shall obtain written consent from an applicant or eligible individual or the individual's representative before disclosing personal information to another person.

B. The written consent to disclose personal information shall be dated and signed by the applicant or eligible individual or the individual's representative, and shall:

(1) Identify the person to whom the information is to be disclosed;

(2) State the purpose of the disclosure; and

(3) Identify the information or records to be disclosed (medical, psychological, and other evaluation reports shall be specifically identified in the written consent).

C. The written consent to disclose personal information shall be valid for 45 days from the date consent is given unless otherwise specified in writing or revoked in writing by the applicant or eligible individual.

D. Upon receiving written consent from the applicant or eligible individual or the individual's representative to disclose personal information to another person, the Division shall disclose only the information or records specified in the written consent, subject to the restrictions in Regulation .06 of this chapter.

E. The Division shall maintain a copy of the applicant or eligible individual's written consent in the individual's record of services.

Md. Code Regs. 13A.11.06.09

Regulation .09C amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 23)
Regulation .09D repealed effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 23)