Ohio § 3904.06
Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 3904.06, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3904.06.
No insurance institution, agent, or insurance support organization shall use as its
disclosure authorization form in connection with insurance transactions a form or
statement that authorizes the disclosure of personal or privileged information about
an individual to the insurance institution, agent, or insurance support organization,
unless the form or statement: (A) Is written in plain language; (B) Is dated; (C) Specifies the types of persons authorized to disclose information about the individual; (D) Specifies the nature of the information authorized to be disclosed; (E) Names the insurance institution or agent and identifies by generic reference representatives
of the insurance institution to whom the individual is authorizing information to
be disclosed; (F) Specifies the purposes for which the information is collected; (G) Specifies the length of time such authorization shall remain valid, which shall be
no longer than: (1) In the case of authorizations signed for the purpose of collecting information in
connection with an application for an insurance policy, a policy reinstatement, or
a request for change in policy benefits, thirty months from the date the authorization
is signed; (2) In the case of authorizations signed for the purpose of collecting information in
connection with a claim for benefits under an insurance policy: (a) The term of coverage of the policy if the claim is for a health insurance benefit; (b) The duration of the claim if the claim is not for a health insurance benefit. (H) Advises the individual or a person authorized to act on behalf of the individual
that the individual or the individual's authorized representative is entitled to receive
a copy of the authorization form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 3904.06
What does Ohio Revised Code § 3904.06 cover?
Section 3904.06 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. 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 Ohio § 3904.06?
A common citation format is "Ohio Revised Code § 3904.06" (Ohio). 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 Ohio law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Ohio official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Ohio attorney.
How does Ohio § 3904.06 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Ohio can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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