The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) was signed by President Clinton on August 21, 1996. The Act is designed to protect health insurance coverage for workers and their families when they change or lose their jobs. The Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury issued interim final rules for these provisions on April 8, 1997.
Look to this page for continuing updates of HCFA HIPAA-related activities.
Mental Health Parity Act
The Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protection Act of 1996
The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998
Insurance Standards Bulletins
HIPAA Frequently Asked Questions
HIPAA Certificates
Self-Funded Non-Federal Government Plans
You can also visit other web sites that contain information regarding the Administrative Simplification portion of HIPAA.
More information on the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996 can be obtained from the Government Printing Office home page.
Last Updated July 28, 1999
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