FAQs

If you're on this screen, it's most likely becuase you have a child that is in college who is 18 years or older. What many parents/legal guardians fail to realize is once their minor child turns 18, they're unable to obtain medical decisions/information without written consent from their child. The Helath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was specifically created to protect a patient's privacy. As a parent, you should consider having your child sign an authorization so that--just in case--if it is necessary for a doctor/s to talk to you about your child's condition, care or treatement, they legally can.

If your child is 18 years or older, you no longer obtain to the right to make decisions on behalf of your child. This particular doucment is a legal document that allows you, the parent/legal guardian, to handle medical decisions for your child if your child is unable to do so.

This particulare legal document allows you to take care of your child's savings and checking accounts, pay bills, etc. If for some reason your child is unable to do so, whether due to illness or just their location, this is a beneficial tool to allow parent/legal guardians to have access to finances on behalf of their child.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act is designed to protect a college students' privacy, but in the event of an emergency it can leave a parent locked out. A properly worded release would allow school officials to talk with you and release your child's records to you.