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Office Policies - Red Flag Rules |
Per the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) effective August 1, 2009, businesses, including physician practices, will be required to implement identity theft prevention measures. At South East Bay Pediatrics these measures will include the following changes which will affect you directly:
- Identity verification will be required at the time patients are checked into the office. Parents and/or legal guardians bringing patients in for an appointment will need to present a photo identification in order to be registered.
- If parents are unable to bring their children in for an appointment and instead designate another adult (over 18 years of age) to serve as the child’s guardian during the appointment, parents are required to bring a signed Consent for Treatment by Designated Guardian Form at the time of the visit. The designated guardian will need to bring appropriate photo identification for verification.
We understand that forms and paperwork are becoming an increasing burden to our families. However, we all need to adhere to state and federal regulations in order to continue serving our families. Thank you very much for your understanding.