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MineralMan

(146,308 posts)

8. Well, one can choose not to reveal that information.

Reply to Atticus (Original post)

Thu Dec 30, 2021, 12:01 PM

Dec 2021

However, there might be consequences for deciding not to tell. For example, if there is a job requirement to be vaccinated, you could lose your job if you refuse to demonstrate that you are vaccinated. You can refuse, but that might cost you your job.

HIPAA really has to do with other people disclosing your heath information. You are free to disclose it at any time, or to authorize the disclosure by others.

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Does anyone know if the HIPAA privacy rules ACTUALLY mean no one can be [View all] Atticus Dec 2021 OP

No. piddyprints Dec 2021 #1

Thank you very much. I have heard or read about many "anti-vax protestors" Atticus Dec 2021 #2

Anyone can be asked their vaccine status. brooklynite Dec 2021 #9

Thanks for the information. nt TexasTowelie Dec 2021 #3

If the state can find out your pregnancy status, vaccination is no big deal Walleye Dec 2021 #4

No it does not. Voltaire2 Dec 2021 #5

That's not what HIPAA is about. haele Dec 2021 #6

Right. And related institutions like insurance companies that Hortensis Dec 2021 #11

Nope Bettie Dec 2021 #7

Well, one can choose not to reveal that information. MineralMan Dec 2021 #8

Fact check: Businesses can legally ask if patrons have been vaccinated. HIPAA does not apply. LetMyPeopleVote Dec 2021 #10

No! RobinA Dec 2021 #12