The HIPAA Privacy Rules require that the School District No. 1 Health and Welfare Trust not use or disclose Protected Health Information ("PHI") unless it is for Payment, Treatment or Health Care Operations or authorized by the affected Individual. Under the Privacy Rules, all disclosures of PHI shall be limited to the minimum necessary requirements.

This Policy and Procedures is enacted to document School District No. 1 Health and Welfare Trust's compliance with the requirements of the HIPAA Privacy Rules and to provide guidance for handling issues which may arise under the HIPAA Privacy Rules. Other Covered Entities with which the Trust contracts will follow their own privacy policies adopted pursuant to the HIPAA Privacy Rules. This Policy and Procedures will be interpreted in accordance with the governing regulations and other legal requirements. This notice is also available on the Trust's web site, www.sdtrust.com.