Notice of Privacy Practices
HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
Effective Date: July 2026
THIS NOTICE DESCRIBES HOW YOUR MEDICAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN ACCESS THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY.
Our Commitment
LumiLife Aesthetics + Wellness is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your protected health information (PHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Connecticut law.
We May Use Your Health Information For
Treatment
To provide medical care and coordinate your treatment.
Examples include:
- consultations
- medical evaluations
- photographs used for treatment planning
- follow-up care
- referrals when appropriate
Payment
To collect payment for services provided.
Although most aesthetic services are self-pay, your information may be used to process payments or provide receipts.
Healthcare Operations
To improve quality of care through:
- staff training
- quality improvement
- accreditation
- risk management
- compliance activities
Other Permitted Uses
We may disclose information:
- when required by law
- public health reporting
- law enforcement requests
- court orders
- preventing serious threats to health or safety
- workers’ compensation when applicable
Uses Requiring Your Authorization
We will obtain your written authorization before:
- using photographs for marketing
- sharing medical information for marketing purposes
- disclosing information not otherwise permitted by HIPAA
You may revoke your authorization at any time in writing.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
✔ inspect your medical records
✔ request copies
✔ request corrections
✔ request restrictions on certain disclosures
✔ request confidential communications
✔ receive an accounting of certain disclosures
✔ obtain a paper copy of this Notice
Our Responsibilities
We are required by law to:
- protect your health information
- provide this Notice
- follow the terms of this Notice
- notify you if a breach of unsecured protected health information occurs
Questions or Complaints
If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may contact:
Privacy Officer
LumiLife Aesthetics + Wellness
225 Main Street, Office #7
Westport, CT 06880
Phone:
(203) 557-3144
Email:
info@lumilifeaw.com
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
