COVENANT HAND THERAPY, PC
1101 Ohio Drive, Suite 105, Plano, TX 75093 - phone 972-599-9594 - fax 972-599-9364
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Patient’s Rights and Responsibilities
The patient has the right to considerate and respectful service. to obtain service without regard to race,
creed, national origin, sex, age, disability diagnosis or religious affiliation. (subject to applicable law) to
confidentiality of all information pertaining to his/her service. [Individuals or organizations not involved in the
patient’s care may not have access to the information without the patient’s written consent.] to make
informed decisions about his/her care. to reasonable continuity of care and service. to voice grievances
without fear of termination of service or other reprisal in the service process.
The patient is responsible for notifying CHT of any CHT DME equipment failure or damage. for any CHT
equipment that is lost or stolen while in their possession for notifying CHT of such loss. for notifying CHT of
any changes to their address or telephone. for notifying CHT of any changes concerning their physician. for
notifying CHT of discontinuance of use of issued CHT equipment. for any equipment rental and sale charges
which the patient’s insurance company does not pay, except where contrary to federal or state law.
HIPAA Privacy Policy Effective: 04/14/2003, Updated 03/25/13
I understand that CHT is in HIPAA compliance regarding maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality of my
personal and medical records information. A copy of the HIPAA Privacy Policy has been made available to me.
Assignment of Benefits and Payment Guarantee
I authorize insurance payment directly to CHT for services. This is a direct assignment of my rights and benefits under
this insurance policy. A photocopy of this assignment shall be considered as effective and valid as the original.
As the ultimate responsible party, I agree to pay CHT for the services provided to me. If any law (such as workers
compensation) or insurance contract prohibits payment for these services, I will cooperate and assist CHT in the provision
of information, authorizations, releases, or any other type of information necessary to allow for speedy collection from my
third-party payer. Where the law or an insurance contract does not prohibit payment by me, I acknowledge responsibility
for any and all account balances.
The Benefit Verification form is only an explanation of coverage obtained from my insurance company and is not a
guarantee of coverage. If the information provided by my insurance company is not accurate or the insurance company
changes its coverage, I will be responsible for payment for services.
I further understand that this agreement is binding regardless of any legal transaction currently in progress or initiated
during or after the course of my treatment unless agreed to in writing by myself and a CHT representative.
If I am a Medicare patient, then I, the above named patient and Medicare beneficiary, with Medicare number
and Medigap or supplement insurance policy number
, request that
payment of authorized Medicare and Medigap or supplemental benefits be made either to me or on my behalf to CHT for
any services furnished me by CHT. This authorization applies to all occasions of services until it is revoked.
Effective October 12, 2009
If you are unable to keep a scheduled appointment,
please call CHT 24 hours prior to your scheduled appointment time. Otherwise, there
will be a $35.00 charge for missed appointments or late cancellations.
All patients:
Patient/Guardian Signature
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