P.R. Laws tit. 26, § 9244

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§ 9244. Right to limit disclosures

(a) A health insurance organization or issuer shall limit disclosure of information, including protected health information, if the individual subject of such information clearly states in writing that disclosure to specified individuals of all or part of that information could jeopardize his/her safety. Disclosure of information shall be limited consistent with the individual's request, such as a request for the health insurance organization or issuer to not release any information to a spouse to prevent domestic violence.

(b) Except as otherwise required by law, if the individual who is the subject of the protected health information makes a written request, a health insurance organization or issuer shall not disclose protected health information concerning health services related to reproductive health, sexually transmitted diseases, substance abuse and behavioral health, including mailing appointment notices, calling the home to confirm appointments, or mailing a bill or explanation of benefits to a policyholder or certificate holder. The written request shall include information as to how any amounts payable by the individual will be handled.

(c)

(1) A health insurance organization or issuer shall recognize the right of any minor who may obtain healthcare without the consent of a parent or legal guardian pursuant to Commonwealth or federal law, to exclusively exercise rights granted under this chapter regarding health information, and

(2) a health insurance organization or issuer shall not disclose any protected health information related to any healthcare service to which the minor has lawfully consented, including mailing appointment notices, calling the home to confirm appointments, or mailing a bill or explanation of benefits to a policyholder or certificate holder, without the express authorization of the minor.

History —Aug. 29, 2011, No. 194, added as § 14.140 on Aug. 23, 2012, No. 203, § 1, eff. 90 days after Aug. 23, 2012.