How can an agent or consultant acting on behalf of a group receive PHI?
An agent or consultant acting on behalf of an ERS/ASC group can receive reports containing PHI if the group completes the following: • Signs Business Associate Agreement (ASC only) • Provides Plan Sponsor Certification on our required form • Provides BCBSM with an authorization on business letterhead indicating that the agent or consultant is the group’s business associate and specifically identifying the requested information/reports that the agent or consultant may receive
