210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-10-05-1.6

Current through December 3, 2024

Section 210-RICR-10-05-1.6 - Types of Information to be Maintained as Confidential

A. It is the beneficiary's right and expectation that all information requested about him/her and his/her situation will be respected and safeguarded by EOHHS and all its personnel. The beneficiary will be made aware of his/her right to confidentiality in the application process.

B. The types of information to be safeguarded are as follows:

1. Name and address of applicant or beneficiary;

2. Information related to the social and economic conditions or circumstances of an applicant or beneficiary;

3. Agency evaluation of information about an applicant or beneficiary;

4. Medical data, including diagnosis and history of disease or disability concerning an applicant or beneficiary;

5. Any other material defined in law or regulation as a confidential matter;

6. Any information received for verifying income eligibility and amount of Medicaid payments;

7. Information received from the Social Security Administration or the Internal Revenue Service that must be safeguarded according to the requirements of the agency furnishing the data;

8. Any information received in connection with the identification of legally liable third party resources under the provisions of 42 C.F.R. § 433.138;

9. Any information which, at the discretion of the EOHHS Secretary, or his/her designee, is deemed necessary for the proper administration of the Medicaid Program.

C. General data, not identified with any applicant or beneficiary, such as total expenditures, numbers of beneficiaries, statistical information, and social data contained in general studies, reports, or surveys is not contained in the class of material to be safeguarded and treated as confidential. In the use of case material for research or training, the identity of the beneficiary and his/her family must be protected.

210 R.I. Code R. 210-RICR-10-05-1.6