How TEFCA supports Benefits Determination
TEFCA facilitates the secure health information exchange to assist federal or state government agencies in deciding whether a person is eligible for federal or state benefits for any reason other than health care.
Sample workflow for Government Benefits Determination
Step 1
Query the TEFCA network
The United States Social Security Administration (SSA) requests medical information from TEFCA exchange through a connected QHIN.
Step 2
Retrieve medical records
Medical records are securely retrieved under the permitted exchange purpose of Benefits Determination.
Step 3
Facilitate benefits determination
The SSA uses the retrieved information to facilitate disability benefits determination for an applicant.
Learn more about Gov't Benefits Determination
User’s Guide to the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
Learn more about the goals of TEFCA, QHINs, permitted exchange purposes, and security and privacy requirements.
A Guide to TEFCA's Six Exchange Purposes
Read about the six permitted exchange purposes under TEFCA and how Health Gorilla will facilitate these expanded purposes of use.
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