Not to be argumentative, but HIPAA only applies to release of information by healthcare organizations, not a business owner. A business can set any rules they want for entering private property and deny entry as long as they do not discriminate. You can claim you can’t for medical reasons, but there’s no law against them asking you for proof.
If a person can’t wear a mask for medical reasons, then under ADA the business is required to provide “reasonable accomodation”. That might mean they have someone do the shopping for you and notify you when you can pick up your items outside the store. ADA applies only to members of a “protected class”, not everyone. That said, a business could face legal liability if a person who is in a protected class wants to challenge the accommodation offered. For example denying entry to a person with COPD who is in a wheelchair but doesn’t have symptoms vs one who is coughing.
I hate the mask mandate as much as anyone but these internet memes about HIPAA and ADA are not based on facts. If you refuse to wear a mask and the business will not let you in, you’re recourse is to shop somewhere else.
Mandates from government officials are a whole ‘nuther matter; the 10th Amendment, which gives states all powers not specifically given to the federal government, allows them the authority to take public health emergency actions, such as setting quarantines and business restrictions. Democrap governors know this and are taking full advantage of the crisis to impose their will upon citizens for political reasons.
“Not to be argumentative, but HIPAA only applies to release of information by healthcare organizations, not a business owner. A business can set any rules they want for entering private property and deny entry as long as they do not discriminate. You can claim you can’t for medical reasons, but there’s no law against them asking you for proof.”
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Not argumentative at all bigbob! Good information and I thank you for the correct information.
Petey