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What is (HIPAA) Insurance Portability and Accountability Act?
in short terms what is Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ? just an act of privacy? any thing else that needs to be known
9 months ago - 2 answers
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It also allows for "insurance portability" meaning that as long as you do not have a lapse in coverage any pre-existing conditions will be treated from the minute the insurance is in effect. - if there is a lapse in coverage most insurance companies require a 1-2 year waiting limit before covering pre-existing conditions - a lapse in coverage is considered anytime (1 min+) that you are not covered by medical insurance.
by sbinlb
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The Hippa laws aren't related to portability, it's privacy. Hippa outlines who, what, and when your medical records will be provided. You must sign a Hippa form when you want your medical records provided to someone else (like a car accident).
by MTR- 9 months ago