All identifiable personal health information regarding program applicants or participants that is obtained or maintained under this program shall be confidential and shall not be released without the written consent of the applicant or participant or their authorized agent pursuant to N.J.A.C. 10:49-9.7. If, because of an emergency situation, time does not permit obtaining consent before release, the program shall notify the participant, his or her family, or authorized representative, immediately after releasing the information.
N.J. Admin. Code § 10:142-3.5