Parents Gain Access to Adult Dependent's Controlled Substance Prescriptions.
This bill allows parents who hold a health insurance policy covering their adult children (dependents) to request information about any controlled substances prescribed to those children. This creates an exception to standard medical privacy rules (HIPAA) for these specific prescriptions. However, medication used for treating substance use disorders remains protected and confidential.
Key points
Policyholders can request prescription details for controlled substances given to their adult children enrolled as dependents.
Standard medical privacy protections (HIPAA) are overridden for these specific drug types.
Information regarding medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders is explicitly excluded and remains private.
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