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Group Health Plans

Can a group health plan, or health insurance issuer with respect to a group health plan, disclose to the plan sponsor the protected health information (PHI) required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the retiree drug subsidy, without obtaining the individual’s authorization?
Is a health plan required to periodically notify enrollees about the availability, and how to obtain a copy, of its Notice of Privacy Practices?
HIPAA and Health Plans – Uses and Disclosures for Care Coordination and Continuity of Care

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