When in possession of the local agency, applications, claims and individual records of persons entitled to local government group insurance benefits shall confidential and may not be disclosed to anyone except to the extent expressly authorized in such application, claims, policies or plans or by court order
A legislative body of a local agency which provides medical services may hold a closed session to hear a charge or complaint from a member enrolled in its health plan if the member does not wish to have his or her name, medical status, or other information that is protected by federal law publicly disclosed.
