Summary of the HIPAA Privacy Rule - HHS. gov Statutory and Regulatory Background The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191, was enacted on August 21, 1996 Sections 261 through 264 of HIPAA require the Secretary of HHS to publicize standards for the electronic exchange, privacy and security of health information Collectively these are known as the Administrative Simplification provisions
Who’s eligible for Medicaid? - HHS. gov In all states, Medicaid gives health coverage to some individuals and families, including children, parents, people who are pregnant, elderly people with certain incomes, and people with disabilities Some states have expanded their Medicaid programs to cover other adults below a certain income level
Does Medicaid cover dental care? - HHS. gov Oral screening may be part of a physical exam but doesn’t substitute for a dental examination from a dentist after getting a referral A direct dental referral is required for every child in accordance with the periodicity schedule set by the state The Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services doesn’t further define what specific dental services must be provided, however, EPSDT requires
Filing with OCR | HHS. gov Filing a Civil Rights Complaint You may file a civil rights complaint with OCR if you feel a health care provider or government agency discriminated against you (or someone else) unlawfully
About HHS - HHS. gov The mission of the U S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services
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