HIPAA Policy
Effective Date: 07/01/2025
At the Jewish Community Housing Corporation of Metropolitan New Jersey (JCHC), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your protected health information (PHI). In accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), this policy outlines how we use and disclose your health information, your rights, and our responsibilities regarding your privacy.
1. Our Responsibilities
We are legally required to:
Maintain the privacy and security of your PHI
Provide you with a Notice of our privacy practices
Follow the terms of our current Privacy Policy
Notify you in the event of a breach involving your unsecured PHI
2. How We May Use and Disclose Your PHI
We may use or share your health information in the following ways:
a. For Treatment
We may share your PHI with doctors, nurses, and other professionals involved in your care to ensure appropriate treatment and coordination.
b. For Payment
We may use your information to bill and collect payment from you, an insurance company, or another responsible party.
c. For Health Care Operations
We may use your PHI to operate and improve our services, evaluate staff performance, conduct training, and ensure quality assurance.
d. With Your Authorization
We will not use or share your PHI for purposes such as marketing or the release of psychotherapy notes without your written consent.
e. As Required by Law
We may disclose your information when required by federal, state, or local law, including public health activities, law enforcement, health oversight agencies, and legal proceedings.
f. With Family or Others Involved in Your Care
Unless you object, we may share information with individuals involved in your care or payment, such as a family member, legal guardian, or caregiver.
3. Your Rights Regarding Your Health Information
You have the right to:
Inspect and Request a Copy of Your PHI
Request a Correction to Your Records
Receive a List of Disclosures (accounting of disclosures made in the past six years, excluding those made for treatment, payment, or operations)
Request Restrictions on certain uses or disclosures (we will consider your request but are not always required to agree)
Request Confidential Communications (e.g., by email, phone, or mail to specific addresses)
File a Complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please contact our Privacy Officer using the contact details below.
4. Breach Notification
In the event that your unsecured PHI is accessed, disclosed, or used in a way not permitted under HIPAA that compromises its privacy or security, we will promptly notify you in accordance with applicable law.
5. Confidentiality and Security Measures
We maintain physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your PHI from unauthorized access or disclosure. All staff are trained on HIPAA compliance and committed to maintaining your privacy.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this HIPAA Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date and make the updated policy available at our facility and on our website.
7. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your HIPAA rights, please contact:
Privacy Officer
JCHC
305 West Mount Pleasant Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
Phone: (973) 530-3970
Website: www.jchcorp.org
If you believe your rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be penalized for filing a complaint.
