Our HIPAA Notice
Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: August 14, 2025
This notice describes how your protected health information (PHI) may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. Please review it carefully.
At B.Well Counseling & Consulting, we are committed to protecting your privacy. Your health information is personal, and we are dedicated to keeping it confidential as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Your Rights Under (HIPAA)
As a client, you have the right to:
Access your records: You may request to see or get a copy of your therapy records
Request corrections: If you believe your records are incorrect or incomplete, you may request an amendment.
Request confidential communications: You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (e.g., only by phone or e-mail).
Limit what we use or share: You may request restrictions on how your PHI is used or disclosed.
Get a copy of this notice: You may request a printed or electronic copy of this privacy notice at any time.
File a complaint: If you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a complaint with us or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will never retaliate for filing a complaint.
How We May Use and Share Your Information
We may use or disclose your health information for:
Treatment: To provide, coordinate, or manage your mental health care.
Payment: To bill and receive payment for services provided.
Healthcare operations: For administrative purposes, including quality improvement and supervision.
When required by law: We may share your information when required to do so by federal or state law.
To prevent harm: If there is a serious threat to your health or safety or the health/safety of others.
With your written permission: In all other situations, we will obtain your written authorization before sharing your information. You may revoke this permission in writing at any time.
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your PHI.
We will inform you if a breach of your unsecured health information occurs.
We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice.
We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you give us written permission.
Changes to This Notice
We may update this Notice of Privacy Practices from time to time. The most current version will always be available and provided upon request.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this notice or would likke to request more information, please contact:
B.Well Counseling & Consulting
1310 Pine Log Rd. Suite F Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 816-1260