Filing a complaint is voluntary. However, without the information requested above, we may not be able to proceed with your complaint. We will use the information to evaluate your complaint and determine how we will process your complaint. Information submitted on this form is treated as confidential. Names or other identifying information about individuals are disclosed when it is necessary to investigate possible health information privacy violations, internal systems operations, or routine uses. This can include disclosure of information outside the Department for purposes associated with health information privacy compliance and as required or permitted by law. It is illegal for a covered entity to intimidate, threaten, coerce, discriminate, or retaliate against you for filing this complaint. You are not required to use this form. You may also write a letter or submit a complaint electronically with the same information to us.