Maccabi blocks LGBTQ parents' access to children's medical records

Maccabi Health Services has blocked LGBTQ parents' access to their children's medical records without warning, citing the 13th amendment to the Privacy Protection Law. Parents were asked to visit a branch for re-registration.

Maccabi Health Services has blocked LGBTQ parents' access to their children's medical records without prior notice. Parents claim the access was cut off suddenly. Maccabi explained this was due to a change caused by the 13th amendment to the Privacy Protection Law, which prohibits disclosing a minor's medical information to a person not defined as a parent in the population registry. After inquiries, a Maccabi representative said parents need to visit a branch and re-register, confirming they are parents. The situation affects the rights of LGBTQ families and raises questions about equal access to medical information.