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FAQ 338 Does a health plan have to provide a copy of its notice to each dependent receiving coverage under a policy?

This is guidance for providing notice to each dependent under the same policy.

Final

Issued by: Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

Does a health plan have to provide a copy of its notice to each dependent receiving coverage under a policy?

Answer:

No. A health plan satisfies the HIPAA Privacy Rule’s requirements for providing the notice by distributing its notice only to the named insured of a policy under which coverage is provided both to the named insured and his or her dependents. See 45 CFR 164.520(c)(1)(iii).

Date Created: 12/20/2002

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