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WC-207 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO RELEASE MEDICAL INFORMATION GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT THE STATE BOARD OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AT 4 04-656-3818 OR 1-800-533-0682 OR VISIT http://www.sbwc.georgia.gov WILLFULLY MAKING A FALSE STATEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING OR DENYING BENEFIT S IS A CRIME SUBJECT TO PENALTIES OF UP TO $10,000.00 PER VIOLATION (O.C.G.A. 34-9-18 AND 34-9-19). WC-207 REVISION . 07/20 11 207 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO RELEASE MEDICAL INFORMATION AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT TO RELEASE MEDICAL INFORMATION Instructions: This form shall not be filed with the Board, unless otherwise requested TO: RE: Employee / Patient Print Name and Title Last Name First Name M.I. Address SSN or Board Tracking # Date of Injury Birthdate City State Zip Code This document authorizes the release of only the me dical information as provided below. The above-stated entity, facility or medical practitioner is authorized to release medical infor mation to _________________________________________ ________________ in accordance with applicable State and Federal law s. The information covered by this Authorization and C onsent to Release is that authorized by O.C.G.A. 34-9-207 which reads as follows: (a) When an employee has submitted a claim for work ers' compensation benefits or is receiving payment of weekly income benefits or the employer has paid any medical expenses, that employee shall be deemed to have waived any privilege or confidentiality concerning any communications related to the claim or history or t reatment of injury arising from the incident that the employee has had with any physician, including, but not limited to, communications with psychiatrists or psychologist. This waiver shall ap ply to the employee’s medical history with respect to any condition or complaint reasonably rel ated to the condition for which such employee claims compensation. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, when request ed by the employer, an y physician who has examined, treated, or tested the employee or consulted about the employee shall provide within a reasonable time and for a reasonable charge all information and records related to an examination, treatment, testing, or consultation co ncerning the employee. (b) When an employee has submitted a claim for work ers' compensation benefits or is receiving payment of weekly income benefits or the employer has paid any medical expenses, the employee, upon request, shall provide the employer with a signed release for medical records and information related to the claim or history or treatment of injury arising from the incident, including information related to the treatment for any mental condition or drug or alcohol abuse and to such employee’s medical history with respect to any condition or compla int reasonably related to the condition for which such employee cla ims compensation. Said release shall designate the provider to whom the release is directed. If a hearing is pending, any release sha ll expire on the date of the hearing. (c) If the employee refuses to provide a signed release for medical information as required by this Code section and, in the opinion of the Board, the refusal was not justified under the term s of this Code section, then such employee shall no t be entitled to any compensation at any time during the continuance of such refusal or to a hearing on the issues of compensability arising fro m the claim. Federal regulations (42 CFR Part 2), and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA ) of 1996 45 CFR 164.512(1) which reads as follows: “The covered entity may disclose protected health info rmation as authorized by and to the extent necessary to comply with laws relating to wo rkers’ compensation or other similar programs, established by law, that provide benefits for work-related illnesses or inju ry without regard to fault.” Anyone who receives information under this authorization receives the same under all limitatio ns set forth in Federal and State law regarding fur ther dissemination of such information. This release shall expire in 180 days or upon writt en notice of revocation by the patient. If a hearing is pending, this release shall remain in effect until the hearing and shall expire on the date the hearing is held. Employee / Patient Signature Date