There is hereby adopted, as required by Idaho Code § 31-873(2), as a means to safeguard confidential communications from the state’s Department of Health and Welfare, the following statement to be signed by all county employees dealing with the state’s Medicaid Program and retained by the County Commissioners:
COMES NOW and hereby acknowledges and expressly agrees that he/she shall observe the confidentiality of information requirements set forth in Idaho Code §§ 56-221 and 56-222 and the applicable Department of Health and Welfare and federal rules and regulations.
In particular, understands that, pursuant to Idaho Code § 56-222, it is unlawful, except for the purpose directly connected with the participation of Title XIX, Medicaid, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, for any person or persons to disclose, or make use of, or to authorize, knowingly permit, or participate in the use of any list of names, or any information concerning persons applying for or receiving such assistance or services, directly or indirectly derived from the records, papers, files, or communications of the state or county or subdivision or agencies thereof or acquired in the course of the performance of official duties, specifically dealing with the participation of the Title XIX, Medicaid Program.
(Ord. 87-5, passed 11-9-1987)