Print This Page
Return to Site
Your Rights
HIPAA & California Protections
Program:
Federal law protecting the rights of individuals with pre-existing conditions to access health coverage.
Benefit:
Allows individuals with disabilities and other health conditions to change jobs without fear of losing health coverage.
Eligibility:
Proof of recent individual or group coverage or Medi-Cal/Medicare eligibility.
Participancy:
Rules apply to all health coverage providers nationwide.
FAQs
Frequent Pitfalls
Next Steps: Resources
What is the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)?
By what other name is HIPAA known?
Is HIPAA health coverage?
What are some of HIPAA's protections?
What is a pre-existing medical condition?
More FAQs...
Failing to Enroll in New Health Coverage Within Time Limits
Confusing Initial and Open Enrollment Periods
Confusing Group and Individual Health Coverage
More Pitfalls...
HIPAA Resources
Health Coverage Resources
Finding a Benefits Planner
Community Based Organizations
More Resources...
Copyright © 2007
World Institute on Disability
. Technology © 2002-07
Eightfold Way Consultants
.
Disclaimers
.
Privacy
.
http://www.disabilitybenefits101.org/ca/programs/your_rights/hipaa_ab1672/hipaa/index.htm