HIPAA

New and Updated

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  Editor's Choice

  January 1, 2025: Employers, Act Now Before New Compliance Requirements Take Effect

  Updated to include New York workers’ compensation amendment.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Health Information and Privacy (HIPAA): Federal

  Updated to reflect forthcoming Privacy Rule amendments prohibiting the disclosure of personal reproductive health care information. 

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  Legal Timetable

  HIPAA Privacy Rule Amendment Prohibits Disclosure of Reproductive Health Care PHI

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  Quick Reference

  HIPAA Violation Categories and Penalty Amounts

  Updated to reflect increased HIPAA violation penalty amounts, effective for penalties assessed on or after October 6, 2023.

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  Legal Timetable

  Health Plan Identifier Requirements No Longer in Effect

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  Editor's Choice

  Employee Wellness

  Enhanced to improve the organization and provide additional expository information.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Recordkeeping for Employee Benefit Purposes: Federal

  This section helps HR professionals understand their recordkeeping responsibilities under ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, the FMLA and the PPACA.

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  Letters and Forms

  HIPAA Authorization for Release of Information to Employer for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Purposes Only

  An employer may use this form to obtain release from an employee to contact the employee's health care provider in circumstances where the FMLA permits. This form will ensure that employers remain compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

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  FAQs

  Are all health plans covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?

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  FAQs

  Are dependents covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?