To enable Medicare to share your confidential health records for purposes not covered in the Medicare & You handbook, you need to provide a written consent form. Be aware that you hold the power to cancel this authorization any time you wish, barring the instances where Medicare has already acted upon your prior consent.
Should you need to access the health records of a person who has passed away, it’s necessary to provide legal proof of your entitlement to request such information. Examples of the documents required include official executor documents, verified next-of-kin paperwork with a judicial seal and signature, or authentic letters indicating testamentary or administrative authority with judicial endorsement. Additionally, clarify your connection to the deceased individual.
Obtain the “Medicare CMS 10106” document by clicking here OR reach out to the Medicare Beneficiary Services at 800-MEDICARE.
