Connecticut Authorization for Release of Medical Records (CT Authorization) is a legal document that allows an individual to give permission for a healthcare provider, insurance company, or other third-party to access their medical records. This document specifies the type of information that can be accessed, including medical records, X-rays, lab results, and other health information, as well as how the information is to be used. The individual must sign the CT Authorization before it can be used. There are two types of Connecticut Authorization for Release of Medical Records: one-time authorization and ongoing authorization. A one-time authorization is valid for a specific request and must be renewed if the request needs to be repeated. An ongoing authorization permits the third party to access the medical records on an ongoing basis for a certain period of time until the authorization is revoked or expires.