Section 218-RICR-50-00-1.10 - CONFIDENTIALITYA. Limitations on Disclosure 1. The VR Program of ORS will safeguard the confidentiality of, and restrict the disclosure of, all personal information, such as medical, psychological, financial, and other, given or made available to ORS, its representatives, or its employees. Information will only be released when: a. Requested by individual directly connected with the administration, evaluation, or enforcement of the Program;b. Required by Federal law or regulations, such as: Investigations connected with law enforcement, fraud, or abuse, unless expressly prohibited by Federal or State laws or regulations, and in response to an order issued by a judge, magistrate, or other authorized judicial officer; orc. There is a need to protect the individual or others if the individual poses a threat to his or her safety or the safety of others.B. A signed release form from ORS' Vocational Rehabilitation Program and/or other agency will allow for the release or transfer of confidential health care information.C. If requested in writing by applicant or eligible individual, ORS must make all requested information in that individuals' record of services accessible to and must release the information to the individual or their representative in a timely manner, unless: 1. Medical, psychological, or other information that the ORS determines may be harmful to the individual. That information may not be released directly to the individual, but must be provided to third-party individuals chosen by the individual.2. Information obtained from another agency may only be released under conditions of that agency.3. If applicant or eligible individual believes information is inaccurate or misleading, they may request the ORS to amend the information in their case record.218 R.I. Code R. 218-RICR-50-00-1.10
Amended effective 6/4/2023