Assignment of benefits

Assignment of Benefits/Financial Responsibility  The undersigned hereby authorizes Dr. David DeFries D.C.(hereinafter "the Provider")  to file on my behalf for payment of any medical benefits arising out of any insurance or health plan benefits and hereby assign the benefits to the Provider. I certify that the information reported with regard to my insurance coverage, health care benefits and medical history is accurate and complete. I understand that I am liable for payment to the Provider for all co-insurance, co-pays and deductibles as required by my insurance or health benefits plan and I also acknowledge that I am responsible for payment of any charges not covered by my insurance or health benefits plan. Payment is required at the time services are rendered unless other payment arrangements are made, in advance.     Designation of Authorized Representative  The undersigned also designates the Provider to the fullest extent permissible under the Employee  Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ("ERISA") as provided in 29 CFR 2560-503-1(b)(4) and under any applicable state and federal law to pursue claims and appeals on my behalf and exercise all rights connected with my health care benefit plan or insurance policy including but not limited to initial claims determinations, appeals of any benefit determinations, obtaining records and related plan documents, claiming on my behalf medical or other health care benefits, pursuing insurance or plan reimbursement and to pursue any other applicable remedies as may be necessary and with regards to my health benefit plan or insurance policy along with any incidental powers and duties to effectuate same.     Authorization for Release of Information  The undersigned authorizes the Provider to release any medical or other information necessary to determine benefits to my insurance carrier, employer, plan administrator, or any other payer including any information regarding my illness and treatments and for the processing of benefits or insurance claims  generated in the course of examination or treatment. The undersigned hereby authorizes  his/her employer to furnish to the Provider a copy of all health care plan documents or information requested by the Provider and pursuant to 29 U.S.C. § 1024(b)(4), which  includes but is not limited to the latest summary plan documents, plan descriptions, latest annual reports,  terminal reports, applicable collective bargaining agreements, trust agreements, contracts or other instruments.     Revocation and Acknowledgement  A photocopy of this authorization shall be considered the same as the original and can be used to process  insurance or health benefit claims. The undersigned acknowledges that he/she has the right to revoke this authorization and designation of authorized representative, in writing, by sending notification to the  Provider; however, the undersigned understands that any actions already taken in reliance on this authorization cannot be reversed, and my revocation will not affect those actions.