Tennessee § 56-7-134 Medical records release authorization

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§ 56-7-134 — Medical records release authorization

Tennessee § 56-7-134

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-7-134 (2026).

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(a)In connection with a claim for death benefits payable under a life insurance policy or an annuity contract, the following persons are authorized to execute a medical records release authorization that may be required by the insurance company that issued the life insurance policy or annuity contract:

(1)The personal representative of the decedent's estate, if any;

(2)A beneficiary of the death benefits named in the policy or contract; or (3) A person who has filed an affidavit pursuant to § 30-4-103 in connection with the decedent's estate.

(b)Unless prohibited by federal law, a health care provider licensed under title 33, title 63 or title 68 shall honor a medical records release authorization executed in accordance with this section.

(c)Nothing in this section shall be construed

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(a) In connection with a claim for death benefits payable under a life insurance policy or an annuity contract, the following persons are authorized to execute a medical records release authorization that may be required by the insurance company that issued the life insurance policy or annuity contract: (1) The personal representative of the decedent's estate, if any; (2) A beneficiary of the death benefits named in the policy or contract; or (3) A person who has filed an affidavit pursuant to § 30-4-103 in connection with the decedent's estate. (b) Unless prohibited by federal law, a health care provider licensed under title 33, title 63 or title 68 shall honor a medical records release authorization executed in accordance with this section. (c) Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting the ability of a health care provider to charge for copies of medical records in accordance with any applicable law.