Member rights and responsibilities

As a Humana plan member, you have certain rights and responsibilities when being treated by Humana network providers. The rights and responsibilities statement reminds members and healthcare providers of their roles in maintaining a productive relationship.

As a Humana plan member, you have the right to:

• Be provided with information about your Humana health plan, its services and benefits, its providers, and your rights and responsibilities as a member.
• Choose your primary care physician from our network of affiliated doctors and provider and to change to another primary care provider (PCP) in the Humana network (if required by your plan).
• Privacy and confidentiality regarding your medical care and records. Records pertaining to your healthcare will not be released without your, or your authorized representative's, written permission, except as required by law.
• Discuss your medical record with your doctor or provider and receive, upon request, a copy of that record. Be informed of your diagnosis, treatment choices, including non-treatment, and prognosis in terms you can reasonably expect to understand, and to participate in decision-making about your healthcare and treatment plan.
• Have a candid discussion with your medical provider about appropriate or medically necessary treatment options for your conditions, regardless of cost or benefit coverage.
• Expect reasonable access to medically necessary healthcare services, regardless of race, national origin, cultural or ethnic background, religion, physical or mental abilities or source of payment.
• File a formal complaint or appeal, as outlined in the plan’s grievance and appeals procedure, without being subject to disenrollment or otherwise penalized due to the filing of such complaint or appeal, and expect a response to that complaint within a reasonable period of time.
• Be treated with courtesy and respect, with appreciation for your dignity and protection of your right to privacy.
• Make recommendations regarding the plan's "rights and responsibilities" policies.
• Receive Humana's "Notice of Privacy Practices."
• Expect your personal information to be kept secure and used appropriately for payment and health plan operations.
• Expect Humana to adhere to all privacy and confidentiality policies and procedures.

You have the right to take the following actions related to your personal information:

• Request an accounting of disclosures of personal health information for reasons outside of payment and health plan operations.
• Receive an authorization form for any proposed use of your personal health information outside of routine payment and health plan operations.
• Request an alternate form of communication of personal health information if the release of a portion or all of the information could endanger life or health.
• File a complaint regarding an alleged breach of privacy.
• Agree or object regarding Humana's intent to release your personal information outside of payment or health plan operations.
• Request an amendment or correction of your personal information to a designated record created by Humana.
• Request access to inspect and copy information.
• Request Humana restrict the use and disclosure of your personal information and maintain the right to terminate the restriction request.

As a Humana plan member, you also have responsibilities that require you to:

• Give the Humana plan and your healthcare provider the complete and accurate information needed to care for you.
• Read and be aware of all material distributed by the plan explaining policies and procedures regarding services and benefits.
• Obtain and carefully consider all information you may need or desire to give informed consent for a procedure or treatment.
• Follow the treatment plan agreed on with your healthcare provider and weigh the potential consequences of any refusal to observe those instructions or recommendations.
• Be considerate and cooperative in dealing with the plan providers and respect the rights of fellow plan members.
• Schedule appointments, arrive on time for scheduled visits, and notify your healthcare provider if you must cancel or be late for a scheduled appointment.
• Express opinions, concerns, or complaints in a constructive manner.
• Tell us in writing if you move or change your address or phone number, even if these changes are only temporary.
• Pay all copayments or premiums by the date they are due.
• Be honest and open with your physician and report unexpected changes in your condition in a timely fashion.
• Follow healthcare facility rules and regulations affecting patient care and conduct.
• Carry your Humana identification card with you at all times and use it while enrolled in the Humana plan.