health insurance portability and accountability act

Dear kelleymonica, In case of a qualifying event such as death or divorce, Federal COBRA can be extended from the original 18 months to as long as 36 months (18 + 18 = 36 months); however it doesn't seem like you have had a qualifying event (as described by COBRA law). The good news is that after exhausting your COBRA you are HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act) eligible, which means you will qualify for some type of coverage depending on your State of resident.

This federal law is called “The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)”. HIPAA protects those with group health insurance from being denied insurance or having their insurance cancelled. HIPAA has many limitations including not protecting those who are individually insured, not offering protection for disability and life insurance, and HIPAA does not prohibit using genetic information as a basis for charging a group more for health insurance.

After you exhaust the 18 months of COBRA, you will be eligible for HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act). In Maryland, the state high-risk health insurance pool, the Maryland Health Insurance Plan (HHIP) has been designated as the guarantee-issue option for individuals exercising their HIPAA rights.

[Your medical identification number or other identifier used] Dear The purpose of this letter is to request copies of my medical records as allowed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Department of Health and Human Services regulations. I was treated in your office [at your facility] between [fill in dates]. I request copies of the following [or all] health records related to my treatment. [Identify records requested, e.g.

The case comes about because, even if CalPERS wanted to allow the participation of same-sex married couples or domestic partners in its long-term care program, Section 7702B(f)(2) of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) disqualifies a state-maintained plan from favorable tax treatment if it provides coverage to individuals other than those specified under the tax-code provision, which was signed into law a month before DOMA was in 1996.

Actually, HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) protects you IF you are going from one group plan to another. But, if you are self-employed for a time, or unemployed and buy individual insurance you can have trouble getting back in the loop (or find it impossible.) Before HIPAA went into effect, I remember changing employers and being subject to a one-year waiting period for my allergies. Some groups self-insure, and those plans are treated like individual insurance.

*a new chater detailing employee rights regarding medical leave, health insurance prortability and accountability, and coninuation of benefits.

i didnt think anythign bad would happen to me and i wanted the cheapest insurance i could get. I got that insurance in Jan 2010. In March 2010 i was dx'd with lovely chiari. I wanted to see a specialist but since i have ins thru a local hospital... i coudlnt go. I can go to the local hospital or the local hospital! and the NS and NL i have seen there are LESS than impressive!

Dear BananaPooh, I can help you with questions and support regarding health insurance issues such as Medicare, Medicaid, Long-term health insurance, COBRA, insurance portability however I can help you with disability insurance related issues. Does your disability insurance carrier have any customer service and/or support that can help you with your questions?

Between 36 million and 122 million adults under age 65 in the United States have a pre-existing health condition and as many as 17 million do not have health insurance, according to the Government Accountability Office. The estimates vary widely because of the type and number of ailments used to define pre-existing conditions in each of five estimates. In the lowest estimate, adults reported whether they had ever been told they had one or more of eight specific conditions.

Both the US House and US Senate have passed bills that would require certain group health plans to offer mental health and addiction insurance benefits that are on par with the benefits provided for medical and surgical services. Now, the two chambers of Congress must reconcile the significant differences in these two bills and send a single, compromise bill to the President for his signature.

HIPAA is the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA makes it a federal crime, with fines up to $5,000 or more, for health are providers to divulge confidential health-related information without a patient's consent, except to other providers involved in care (other doctors, nurses) and of course the patient's medical insurance company.

s a given as we all have health insurance as per the Canada Health Act. Supplemental insurance for most prescription meds, eye care, dental care is another matter and covered by supplemental health plans. I have that too. Other interesting questions would include how much do each of us pay for premiums, how much are our co-pays. I'm curious about how much $$$ is spent in total one year on my health care including physician visits, radiology, ER visits, etc.

The guidance was issued to explain the relationship between the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and “to address apparent confusion on the part of school administrators, health care professionals, and others as to how these two laws apply to records maintained on students.” Hospitals are, of course, familiar with HIPAA.

I currently work 3 part time jobs, 7 days a week, 50 hours a week. Something has got to give. Its just too much. The one job i cannot stand is the one that offers health insurance. I am planning to leave this job. As a single woman(i plan on getting married in the coming months), what are my options for health insurance? Im nervous and so unbelievably stressed. This whole "Affordable Healthcare Act" isn't very affordable. I went to the healthcare.

While you are HIPAA eligible, you will be considered guaranteed insurable, in other words you will be able to find health insurance coverage through Anthem BCBS of VA and during this period and all your pre-existing conditions will be covered. The other question is “what is the cost to you”?

I can tell you that you are allowed to see your doctor without either of your parents knowing why. If you live in the US, the Health Care Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protects your rights as a patient even though you are a minor. You can go to your doctor on your own and then if you are diagnosed you can give the consent to your doctor to explain things to your mother and father. If you do not live in the US, then find out the laws of healthcare privacy for your country.

i encounter so many on a daily basis...and i think i used to think act and smell like that.......and u and i know only WE choose to remove our heads from our rectums!:)its work....and well worth the journey!

As most physician practices are aware, the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) gives patients the right to access their own medical records. Post-HIPAA, the best practice is to require the patient to sign a HIPAA Authorization requesting a copy of the medical record" http://www.physiciansnews.com/law/1206turcotte.

t worry about that. There is a federal law that protects you (HIPPA) Health Insurance Portability and Privacy Act. It started as a way to protect you from insurance companies denying coverage, etc. It has grown to be major privacy protection for you and your health information. If you don't want them to see your medical record, don't sign the consent. In addition, you can file an FMLA claim which will protect you from losing your job if you are sick and miss work.

Health and life insurance companies don’t typically make a distinction between infection past or present. Regardless of disease status (current or resolved) you’ll continue to test positive for HCV antibodies. Some life insurance companies now recognize HCV can be clinically resolved, although the time frame used varies from company to company.

I have a dumb question...I think I know the answer, but wanted some opinions. It's about the fun topic of insurance. My husband may be losing his job. I will have the option to pick up my employer's insurance if he does. I have already filled out the paper work to "deny" my company's insurance (as I am covered by my husbands).

is there anyone else like me that doesn't have health insurance? How much do will/did you pay for the hospital and OB? How much am I looking around for the hospital room only. I'm from Toronto Canada.

When I registered at babies r us they gave me a phamplet with a number to call and they would help me with insurance and finding out if they cover breast pumps.

What I did, I used my accountability. I wrote here and talked to friends in meetings and decided to follow their advice and to wait it out one more day. Day 20, I slept for the first time. So that saying, don't give up right before a miracle, I believe applies here. I agree with IBKlean, this is not a time for self-medicating. If things are bad enough to take street drugs, then they are bad enough to go to a doctor.

It is now April 22nd and the HR director just gave me my benefits orientation yesterday and promised me she would have my info in the system and I would be able to sign up on-line by 8 pm last night. Well 8 pm came and went and alas no active files. Today I e-mailed her and she let me know she had left early yesterday and had not put my information in, she also said she will e-mail me 'when she gets to it'.

The two year wait only applies if you go from work to SSD. If you apply and are accepted for needs based you get Medicaid right away. With health care reform there is a high risk insurance you can get. You can't have had insurance for six months and it is $500 a month premium more or less. Those of us in the advocacy community are continuing to lobby to change the law. Law makers came up with it to discourage those in the work force from seeking SSD.

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