HIPAA and WC

Paul in Cannon Beach

Anybody have any information on how the new HIPAA privacy regulations affect Workers compensation recordkeeping, administration, etc?

Thanks!

Paul

JKlink

WC is not covered by HIPAA.

Down_the_Middle

Paul

Just read an article confirming that W/C is not covered by HIPAA. Neither fully insured nor self-funded plans are covered. PHI applies only to covered health plans.

Paul in Cannon Beach

Thanks! My favorite words are "you don't have to worry about it!". I appreciate the help.

Paul

HR Cat

Can you tell me where to access this article? I recently went to a seminar and they told us they were not sure yet, but that it was possible that HIPAA might apply to WC.

JKlink

One site that will give you lots of information is: [url]www.cms.hhs.gov[/url]