4 Pa. Code § 255.5, Projects and Coordinating Bodies

Regulates the disclosure of information about persons receiving substance use disorder services from a project. 28 Pa. Code. 701.1 defines ‘project’ as “The public or private organization responsible for the administration and delivery of drug or alcohol services, or both, through one or more facilities. A project is a component of an SCA drug and alcohol program.” Permits disclosure of client information—with or without consent—to judges that have made the client’s treatment a condition of their sentence,  parole or probation officers responsible for a client who’s parole or probation is conditioned on their receipt of treatment, or judges who make treatment a part of the client’s pre-sentence, conditional release program. Permits disclosure— with consent—to judges considering whether allow participation in a conditional release program, attorneys representing the client in a criminal, civil, or administrative matter, employers or prospective employers, government officials who need the information to assess the client’s eligibility for benefits, and insurance plans. Limits the information that projects may disclose to judges, probation and parole officers, government officials, and insurers to the fact that the client is in treatment, the client’s prognosis, a description of the client’s progress, a short statement about whether the client has relapsed, and a description of the project. Limits disclosures to employers to the fact that a client is or is not receiving treatment. Authorizes insurers to appeal to the Executive Director if they need additional information and the client consents in writing. Permits projects to disclose information without consent when the client is in immediate jeopardy and the information is necessary to provide medical treatment. Limits the records that projects may transfer for treatment purposes to admission forms, treatment/discharge forms, and discharge summery records.