FUNERAL HOMES SHOULD NEVER BE DENIED ACCES TO A DECEDENT’S INSURANCE POLICY INFORMATION -
HELPFUL PRIVACY INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE FEDERAL HIPAA STATUTE AND REGULATIONS-
(HIPAA)(42 U.S.C. § 1320d et seq.) - 45 CFR 164.512(g)(2)Funeral directors. A covered entity may disclose protected health information to funeral directors, consistent with applicable law, as necessary to carry out their duties with respect to the decedent. If necessary for funeral directors to carry out their duties, the covered entity may disclose the protected health information prior to, and in reasonable anticipation of, the individual's death.
Also -
Under [ERISA] § 1024(b)(4)
[A] representation by our on staff attorney that he is making a request on behalf of a participant or beneficiary triggers the duty to respond under [ERISA] § 1024(b)(4) when the administrator has no reason to question the attorney's authority.
We also have CPAs and ACCOUNTANTS on staff to make sure you receive proper financial accuracy from the insurance company making sure your claims are properly paid thus making your business more profitable.
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