FAQ 211 Are providers required to make a minimum necessary determination to disclose to Federal or state agencies, such as the Social Security Administration (SSA) or its affiliated agencies, for individuals' applications for federal or state benefits?
This is a HIPAA FAQ on disclosures for federal and state benefits applications.
Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)
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