I have joint legal and ex-wife has primary custody in the state of Indiana. Recently she took the children to the dentist and asked for my insurance. I provided mine. The court order states that she has to carry children's insurance as well. Post visit, I call the dental office to request the records. They deny saying mother hasn't included me in the HIPAA form. I wasn't satisfied with that answer. I asked them where in HIPAA it is stated that a parent does not have right to the children's information.
After a few exchanges, the office sent me a office form and referred to it as an office policy that they cannot reveal children's records per that form. I persisted and asked where in the office form does it state a parent does not have a right to their children's records. After 3 weeks, they reply stating it is in the privacy policy. I ask their privacy policy. Nothing in there states a parent does not have access.
Next they solicit a signature from mother giving me authorization. I again ask them why does mother needs to sign a form to allow the father access? No response. I have had the same experience with my children's pediatrician's office as well where they want mother's permission for me to access the children's records!
I am frustrated with this. Is there a law that states one parent cannot access their Childs records unless given permission by the other? Is this a malpractice issue?
After a few exchanges, the office sent me a office form and referred to it as an office policy that they cannot reveal children's records per that form. I persisted and asked where in the office form does it state a parent does not have a right to their children's records. After 3 weeks, they reply stating it is in the privacy policy. I ask their privacy policy. Nothing in there states a parent does not have access.
Next they solicit a signature from mother giving me authorization. I again ask them why does mother needs to sign a form to allow the father access? No response. I have had the same experience with my children's pediatrician's office as well where they want mother's permission for me to access the children's records!
I am frustrated with this. Is there a law that states one parent cannot access their Childs records unless given permission by the other? Is this a malpractice issue?