RE: [IP] Pre-existing illiness law?

["Handsfield, James H." <email @ redacted>]

Donna Derivan [mailto:email @ redacted] wrote:

> I think we are referring to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and
> Accountability Act 1996).
> 
> Here's a HCFA's website for more information:
> http://www.hcfa.gov/medicaid/hipaa/default.asp

This act protects workers when then lose or change jobs.  It does not affect
new coverage.  I think that is state by state, not federal.

Jim Handsfield
email @ redacted OR
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The opinions expressed are mine and may not represent those of my wife who
runs our house and makes more important decisions than I do.
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