Notice of Privacy Practices THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Our Company’s Pledge to You This notice is intended to inform you of the privacy practices followed by the (the Plan) and the Plan’s legal obligations regarding your protected health information under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). The notice also explains the privacy rights you and your family members have as participants of the Plan. It is effective on August 1, 2024 The Plan often needs access to your protected health information in order to provide payment for health services and perform plan administrative functions. We want to assure the plan participants covered under the Plan that we comply with federal privacy laws and respect your right to privacy. Achieva requires all members of our workforce and third parties that are provided access to protected health information to comply with the privacy practices outlined below. Your Rights You have the right to: • Get a copy of your health and claims records • Correct your health and claims records • Request confidential communication • Ask us to limit the information we share • Get a list of those with whom we’ve shared your information • Get a copy of this privacy notice • Choose someone to act for you • File a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated Your Choices You have some choices in the way that we use and share information as we: • Answer coverage questions from your family and friends • Provide disaster relief • Market our services and sell your information Our Uses and Disclosures We may use and share your information as we: • Help manage the health care treatment you receive • Run our organization • Pay for your health services • Administer your health plan • Help with public health and safety issues • Do research • Comply with the law • Respond to organ and tissue donation requests and work with a medical examiner or funeral director • Address workers’ compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests • Respond to lawsuits and legal actions Your Rights When it comes to your health information, you have certain rights. This section explains your rights and some of our responsibilities to help you.