HIPAA

Employer Tip - New HIPAA Reproductive Health Care Privacy Rule

HIPAA Privacy Rule for Reproductive Health Care Following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has is...

Employer Compliance Tip - HIPAA Breach Notifications and Processes

Employer Compliance Tip HIPAA Breach Notifications and Processes There have been a couple of recent high profile cyberattacks and data breaches on health plan related companies, which means more...

Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year

Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year The Plan may be drafted to permit an individual to change an election mid-year based on a permitted event. Alternatively, a plan sponsor may design ...

Department of Health and Human Services Announces Civil Monetary Penalties

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces Civil Monetary Penalties for Certain Violations Effective October 6, 2023 HHS, Annual Civil Monetary Penalties Inflation Adjustment, 45 CFR P...

Should Brokers Have HIPAA Business Associate Agreements With Their Clients?

Brokers as Business Associates – When is a Business Associate Agreement Required? Updated: September 2023 It is not uncommon for brokers to wonder if they are acting as business associates for t...

Brokers as a HIPAA Business Associate - The Minimum Necessary Rule Applies!

Brokers as a HIPAA Business Associates – The Minimum Necessary Rule Applies! August 2023 Background There are many rules about appropriate use and disclosure of protected health information ...

Guide to HIPAA Business Associates and Agreements

Guide to HIPAA Business Associates and Agreements When is a Business Associate Agreement Required? Part of any HIPAA compliance project involves the process of reviewing existing vendor relation...

Webinar Replay - HIPAA Settlement and Security Requirements

HIPAA Settlement and Security Requirements 7-26-2023 A recent settlement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) serves as a reminder for employers to review their HIPAA complianc...

Refresher on Those Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year

Refresher on Those Events Permitting Election Changes Mid-Plan Year July 2023 The Group Health Plan may be drafted to permit an individual to change an election mid-year based on a permitted eve...

What Is A Qualifying Life Event?

What is a Qualifying Life Event? May 2023 Background We often face the question of whether an individual’s situation is a “qualifying life event” that would permit them to make a change to th...

HHS Clarifies HIPAA Requirements for Business Associates

As a broker, you’re not likely to be considered a covered entity under HIPAA. But, if you have access to private health information, you may still have HIPAA responsibilities as a business associate. ...