HIPAA Statement

Effective Date: May 23, 2025

In Home Care is committed to protecting the privacy and security of our clients’ health information in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This policy explains how we handle protected health information (PHI) and your rights regarding that information.

What Is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

PHI includes any individually identifiable health information related to your physical or mental health, healthcare services provided, or payment for those services. This can include names, addresses, medical records, and other personal details associated with care.

How We Use and Disclose PHI

We may use or disclose PHI for the following purposes:

  • Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage care and services
  • Payment: To bill for services or seek reimbursement from insurers
  • Healthcare Operations: For scheduling, quality assurance, audits, and internal staff training
  • Required by Law: To comply with legal obligations such as court orders or public health reporting

We do not sell your PHI or use it for marketing purposes without your written authorization.

Your Rights Under HIPAA

As a client or client representative, you have the right to:

  • Access your PHI: Request copies of your records
  • Request amendments: Ask to correct or update your health information
  • Request restrictions: Limit how we use or disclose your PHI
  • Receive confidential communications: Choose how we contact you about health matters
  • Request an accounting: See a list of certain disclosures we’ve made of your PHI
  • File a complaint: Report concerns if you believe your rights have been violated

Requests to exercise any of these rights must be submitted in writing.

Safeguards We Have in Place

We use a combination of administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect PHI, including:

  • Secure storage of physical documents
  • Password-protected software systems
  • Employee training on privacy and data protection
  • Access restrictions based on role and responsibility

Changes to This Policy

We may update this HIPAA Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page with a revised effective date.

For questions about this policy or your rights under HIPAA, please use the contact form on our website.