(a) Each managed care organization shall, when presented with the written consent of the consumer or the consumer's guardian or legal representative, provide to the Office of the Healthcare Advocate access to records relating to such consumer.
(b) Any records provided pursuant to this section to the Office of the Healthcare Advocate shall be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, as defined in section 1-200.
(P.A. 99-284, S. 4; P.A. 05-102, S. 10.)
History: P.A. 05-102 renamed the Office of Managed Care Ombudsman the Office of the Healthcare Advocate.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 706b - Office of the Healthcare Advocate
Section 38a-1040. - Definitions.
Section 38a-1041. - Office of the Healthcare Advocate established. Duties.
Section 38a-1042. - Appointment.
Section 38a-1043. - Access to information.
Section 38a-1044. - State agency information and assistance.
Section 38a-1045. - Confidentiality of consumer identity.
Section 38a-1046. - Employers required to post advocate services.
Section 38a-1047. - Conflicts of interest.
Section 38a-1048. - Acceptance of gifts and grants. Separate account established.
Section 38a-1049. - Advisory committee established. Annual evaluation.