HIPAA AUTHORIZATION
I authorize my healthcare providers, pharmacies, insurers, and laboratory testing facilities (my “Healthcare Companies”) to disclose information about me, my medical condition, treatment, insurance coverage, and payment information in relation to my use of AbbVie products. I understand that information released under this Authorization will no longer be protected by HIPAA. I also understand that if my Healthcare Companies use or disclose my Personal Information for marketing purposes, they may receive financial remuneration.
I understand that I am not required to sign this Authorization and that my Healthcare Companies will not condition my treatment, payment, enrollment, or eligibility for benefits on whether I sign this Authorization. However, I understand that if I do not sign this Authorization, I cannot take part in myAbbVie Assist (should I qualify). This Authorization will expire in 10 years or a shorter period if required by state law, unless I cancel it sooner by calling 1-800-222-6885 or by writing to myAbbVie Assist, D-167927, AP5 NE; 1 N. Waukegan Rd, Chicago IL 60064. I understand that cancelling my Authorization will not affect any use of my information that occurred before my request was processed.
PATIENT TERMS OF PARTICIPATION
myAbbVie Assist provides free medicine to qualifying patients. Participation in our program is free; we do not collect any fees from people seeking our assistance. Medication assistance is dependent on your ability to meet the eligibility criteria for program as determined by myAbbVie Assist. myAbbVie Assist does not have any obligation to provide the program services to you and is not liable in the provision of these services. The program may be changed or discontinued without notice. You will not seek reimbursement for any products dispensed under the program. You will notify the program if your insurance or financial situation changes. If this application has been completed by a personal representative, the personal representative will provide a copy of this completed application to you.
If you are a member of a Medicare plan including a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan and are qualified for program assistance, you will: (i) be eligible to obtain the medication from the program for a calendar year term (ii) not purchase this medication under your Medicare plan while enrolled in the program; (iii) not submit claims nor seek true out-of-pocket (TrOOP) credit for the medication provided during your enrollment; (iv) provide written notification to your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan, if applicable, that you are receiving your medication at no cost outside of the Medicare Part D benefit.
If you have questions, want to update your information, or terminate your enrollment, please call 1-800-222-6885 or write to us at D-617927, AP5 NE; 1 N. Waukegan Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064.
PATIENT PRIVACY NOTICE
myAbbVie Assist will use and disclose with authorized third parties your personal information including your financial and health information collected on this enrollment form and through participation in the program for the following purposes:
(1) To determine your eligibility for the program and to provide you with related services, including transfer to a separate private or public payer program, reimbursement services, services to ship your medication, and other support services.
(2) To obtain information from your credit profile about your income for the sole purpose of determining eligibility for the program. This notice serves as written instruction under the Fair Credit Reporting Act authorizing myAbbVie Assist to obtain this information.
(3) To perform research and data analytics to develop and evaluate products, services, materials, and treatments.
(4) To administer and maintain the quality of the program, including but not limited to case review, compliance checks, audit review and accounting purposes.
For additional information on how AbbVie processes your personal information, please visit www.abbvie.com/privacy.html.