Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
Maxbel Home Health Incorporated - Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP)
Effective Date: December 2, 2025.
Purpose of This Notice
This Notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can access this information. We are required by law to provide this Notice under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and applicable Virginia healthcare regulations.
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Our Responsibilities
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We are required by law to maintain the privacy of your Protected Health Information (PHI).
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We must provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices.
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We must abide by the terms of this Notice currently in effect.
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We will notify you if a breach of your unsecured PHI occurs.
How We May Use and Disclose Your Information
We may use and disclose your PHI for the following purposes:
Treatment
To provide, coordinate, or manage your healthcare and related services. For example, sharing information with physicians, nurses, or therapists involved in your care.
​Payment
To obtain payment for services provided. This may include sharing information with your insurance company or Medicare/Medicaid.
Healthcare Operations
For quality assessment, staff training, licensing, and compliance activities required by the Virginia Department of Health.
Public Health and Legal Requirements
We may disclose information:
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To the Virginia Department of Health for disease reporting.
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To prevent or control disease, injury, or disability.
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To comply with court orders, subpoenas, or other legal processes.
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To law enforcement when required by law.
Other Uses
We will obtain your written authorization before using or disclosing your PHI for purposes not described in this Notice.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
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Access: Request to see or obtain a copy of your health records.
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Amend: Request corrections to your health information.
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Restrict: Ask us to limit certain uses or disclosures.
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Confidential Communications: Request that we contact you in a specific way (e.g., at a different address).
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Accounting of Disclosures: Receive a list of disclosures made outside of treatment, payment, or operations.
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File a Complaint: If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you may file a complaint with us or with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint.
Changes to This Notice
We reserve the right to change this Notice and make the new provisions effective for all PHI we maintain. Updates will be posted on our website and available upon request.
Contact Information
For questions or to exercise your rights, contact:
Maxbel Home Health Incorporated
14916 Spriggs Tree Lane
Woodbridge, VA 22193
Phone: 703-225-8713
Fax: 571-552-4910