I certify that the information given to me in applying for payment under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act is correct. I authorize any holder of medical or other information about me to release to the Health Care Financing Administration, or its intermediaries or carriers any information needed for this or related Medicare claim. I request that payment of authorized benefits be made on my behalf. I assign the benefits payable for covered Medicare services to the physician. As my healthcare provider, I appoint Genesis Healthcare, Inc1 to act as my representative in connection with any claim or asserted right under Title XVIII of the Social Security Act and related provisions of Title XI of the Act and authorize Genesis Healthcare, Inc make any claims, present or elicit evidence, obtain appeals information, and receive notice in connection with my claim, appeal, grievance. I further authorize Genesis Healthcare, Inc to release any and all medical and billing information to any health care provider involved in my treatment and to any health care facility directly or indirectly involved in my treatment for purposes including, but not limited to, billing, collection, quality assurance or risk management activities, or defense of litigation or anticipated litigation and to any insurance company, health maintenance organization or other entity which is directly or indirectly responsible for payment or review of services provided by Genesis Healthcare, Inc. ** |
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