Question 1

Why do we need a HIPAA Authorization for our child?

Accepted Answer

Once your child turns 18, health care providers may be limited in what medical information they can share with you—even though you are their parent. A HIPAA Authorization allows your child to give you, or another trusted person, permission to receive and discuss their medical information with doctors and other health care providers. This can be especially important during an illness or emergency when you need information to understand what is happening and help your child.

Question 2

Why does my child need an Advanced Health Care Directive?

Accepted Answer

Once your child turns 18, you generally no longer have automatic authority to make health care decisions for them. An Advance Health Care Directive allows your child to choose someone they trust—often a parent—to make medical decisions on their behalf if they are unable to make or communicate those decisions themselves. Without one, you may not have the legal authority to step in during a medical emergency when your child needs you most.

Question 3

Why does my child need a Durable Power of Attorney?

Accepted Answer

Once your child turns 18, you generally no longer have automatic authority to handle financial or legal matters for them. A Durable Power of Attorney allows your child to authorize you—or another trusted person—to step in when needed to handle banking issues, pay bills, manage leases, sign documents, and address other financial or legal matters. Without one, you may be unable to act on your child’s behalf and, in certain circumstances, may need to seek court authority to help.

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Why do we need a HIPAA Authorization for our child?

Why does my child need an Advanced Health Care Directive?

Why does my child need a Durable Power of Attorney?

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