HIPAA

Also called: HIPAA

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is the federal law best known for protecting the privacy and security of your health information and giving you the right to see and get copies of your records. Those access rights matter when you are gathering medical records to support an appeal. HIPAA also set early rules about carrying coverage between jobs.

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Disclaimer: This definition is provided for general educational purposes only and is not legal, medical, or insurance advice. Insurance rules, deadlines, and terminology vary by plan, state, and over time. Always check your own plan documents and confirm current details before acting.