HIPAA and Related Topics

Course number – 97599 (Formerly Course #C97599)

Number of CE credits - 4

Type of CE credits – General (General credit courses may be taken by any licensee)

Course rating - A (An "A" rating means the course is suitable for all levels of insurance experience).

Course Description

This course provides valuable information to insurance professionals about the complexities of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).  This is information that the insurance professional will want to share with their business and individual clients as the need arises.  This is an excellent course for agents working in the employer and individual health insurance markets.   

Topics covered include:

• HIPAA Protection Against Lost Health Coverage

• HIPAA Regulates How Group Health Insurance Plans and Group Health Insurers May apply Pre-existing Health Condition Exclusions

• HIPAA and Creditable Coverage

• NC Employer’s’ Guide To HIPAA Rights Regarding Group Health Insurance

• Individual Health Insurance Plans and HIPAA

• North Carolina Regulations ands HIPAA related requirements

• Definitions In The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

• Privacy and Security rules under HIPAA

• American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)

• ERISA,  Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security