20 Miss. Code R. § 2-III

Current through June 25, 2024
Section 20-2-III - HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION

HIPAA makes important exceptions concerning the disclosure of protected health information (PHI) for workers' compensation purposes. The United States Department of Health and Human Services, through its Office for Civil Rights, enforces the HIPAA Law and maintains an informative website with information on HIPAA and its application to workers' compensation claims. For additional information, refer to the MWCC website (mwcc.ms.gov), or consult an attorney and/or the HIPAA resource site maintained by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/ [File Link Not Available]).

20 Miss. Code. R. § 2-III

Amended 6/14/2017
Amended 6/15/2019