Illinois § 9.4
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9.4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9.4.
Disclosure for treatment and coordination of care. (a) For recipients in a program administered or operated by the Department of Healthcare and Family Services or the Department of Human Services (as successor to the Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities), records of a recipient may be disclosed without consent by county jails, insurance companies, integrated health systems, and State agencies, including the Department of Corrections, the Department of Children and Family Services, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services, to hospitals, physicians, therapists, emergency medical personnel, and members of an interdisciplinary team treating a recipient for the purposes of treatment and coordination of care. (b) An interdisciplinary team treating a recipient may disclose the recipient's records without the recipient's consent to other members of the team. (c) The records that may be disclosed under this Section are services rendered, providers rendering the services, pharmaceuticals prescribed or dispensed, and diagnoses. All disclosures under this Section must be made in a manner consistent with existing federal and State laws and regulations, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). (d) (Blank). (Source: P.A. 97-515, eff. 8-23-11; 98-378, eff. 8-16-13.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 9.4
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9.4 cover?
Section 9.4 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 9.4?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 9.4" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 9.4 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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