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Notice of Privacy Practices

 

Effective Date: 6/18/2026

THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.

Graceful Living is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (“PHI”). This Notice describes how we may use and disclose your PHI, your rights regarding your PHI, and our legal obligations concerning that information.

Our Responsibilities

 

We are required by law to:

  • Maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information.
  • Provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
  • Notify you following a breach of unsecured protected health information when required by law.
  • Follow the terms of the Notice currently in effect.

How We May Use and Disclose Your Information

 

For Care Coordination and Services

 

We may use and disclose your protected health information to provide, coordinate, and manage services on your behalf, including assisting with care planning, referrals, placement support, care navigation, and communication with service providers involved in your care.

For Payment Activities

 

We may use and disclose information as necessary to obtain payment for services, verify benefits, process billing, or conduct related financial activities when applicable.

For Healthcare Operations

 

We may use and disclose information to support business operations, quality improvement efforts, staff training, licensing requirements, compliance activities, audits, accreditation, and administrative functions.

To Individuals Involved in Your Care

 

Unless you object, we may share relevant information with family members, caregivers, legal representatives, or others involved in your care or payment for your care when appropriate.

As Required by Law

 

We may disclose information when required by federal, state, or local law.

Public Health and Safety

 

We may disclose information when necessary to prevent or lessen a serious threat to health or safety, report abuse, neglect, or exploitation, or comply with public health reporting obligations.

Legal Proceedings and Law Enforcement

 

We may disclose information in response to court orders, subpoenas, lawful investigations, or other legal processes when permitted or required by law.

Uses and Disclosures Requiring Authorization

 

Certain uses and disclosures of your protected health information require your written authorization. You may revoke an authorization at any time in writing, except to the extent action has already been taken in reliance upon it.

Your Rights Regarding Your Information

 

Right to Access

 

You have the right to inspect and obtain copies of protected health information maintained about you, subject to certain limitations permitted by law.

Right to Request Amendments

 

If you believe information we maintain about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you may request an amendment.

Right to Request Restrictions

 

You may request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures of your information. While we will consider all requests, we are not required to agree to every requested restriction.

Right to Confidential Communications

 

You may request that we communicate with you using alternative methods or at alternative locations.

Right to an Accounting of Disclosures

 

You may request a list of certain disclosures of your protected health information made by us during a specified period, as permitted by law.

Right to Receive a Copy of This Notice

 

You have the right to receive a paper or electronic copy of this Notice at any time.

Complaints

 

If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with Graceful Living or with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.

To file a complaint with Graceful Living, please contact:

Graceful Living

Phone: (248) 648-0203

Website: https://yourgracefulliving.com

You may also file a complaint with:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office for Civil Rights
https://www.hhs.gov/ocr

Changes to This Notice

 

Graceful Living reserves the right to revise this Notice at any time. Revised Notices will apply to all protected health information maintained by Graceful Living and will be made available upon request and through our website where applicable.

Questions

 

If you have questions regarding this Notice or our privacy practices, please contact Graceful Living using the information listed above.

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