Privacy Policy

Effective Date: December 4, 2024

At A Design for Living Foundation (ADFL), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI) in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your PHI, your rights regarding your PHI, and our legal obligations.

1. How We Use and Disclose Protected Health Information

We may use or disclose your PHI under the following circumstances, as permitted or required by law:

• For Treatment: We may share your PHI with healthcare providers to coordinate or manage your care.
• For Payment: We may use your PHI to bill and collect payment from you, your insurance company, or a third party.
• For Healthcare Operations: We may use your PHI for administrative purposes, such as improving our services or conducting audits.
• In Case of Emergencies: If you fall ill or are hospitalized, we may disclose your PHI to medical professionals or emergency responders.
• To Prevent Harm: If you are a threat to yourself or others, we may disclose your PHI to appropriate authorities to prevent harm.
• As Required by Law: We will disclose your PHI when required by federal, state, or local laws.

Any other uses or disclosures of your PHI will require your written authorization. You may revoke this authorization at any time in writing.

2. Your Rights Regarding Your PHI

You have the following rights regarding your protected health information:

• Right to Inspect and Copy: You may request to see or obtain a copy of your medical records and other health information.
• Right to Amend: If you believe that your PHI is incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
• Right to Request Restrictions: You may request that we limit the use or disclosure of your PHI. While we will consider your request, we are not required to agree to it.
• Right to Confidential Communications: You may request that we communicate with you using specific methods or at specific locations.
• Right to an Accounting of Disclosures: You may request a list of disclosures we have made of your PHI, excluding those for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations.
• Right to File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

3. Our Legal Duties Regarding PHI

ADFL is required by law to:

• Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI.
• Notify you promptly if a breach occurs that may compromise the privacy or security of your PHI.
• Follow the terms of this Privacy Policy.
• Provide you with a copy of this policy upon request.

We reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes will apply to all PHI we maintain, and the revised policy will be made available on our website.

4. Contact Information

For questions, complaints, or more information about our Privacy Policy, please contact us:

A Design for Living Foundation
Phone: +1 445 229 6049
Email: adfl.manager@gmail.com

If you feel your concerns are not adequately addressed, you may also contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights.

This Privacy Policy ensures compliance with HIPAA standards and protects the rights of our clients and their sensitive information.