You may want to think twice what you tell your doctor on your next visit. Medical records are now online. When you sign a HIPPA (health ins privacy) form to apply for life, disability and/or a long-term care policy the following information is available with a few mouse clicks:
- On-line medical records: Insurance companies can and will be able to see what medications you take by doing a pharmacy scan.
- Driving record: Companies can pull up an MVR (motor vehicle report) which can show drunk driving etc.
- The MIB: Medical Information Bureau: This isn’t the Men in Black movie, LOL. Companies can see whenever you apply for other insurance policies whether or not you take them.
- Criminal Record: Databases are linked and they can check on your prior arrest records.
- Memberships: Companies can see what type of groups, clubs and or organizations you belong to.
- Social Media: Some companies will look you up on Facebook, LinkedIn, etc to see what type or person you are and your public posts.