Health Insurance Coverage Questions
If you have healthcare insurance coverage questions about the continuation or portability of health care coverage that are NOT related to Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), contact:
California Department of Insurance Information line: (800) 927-4357 or (213) 897-8921.
For questions either with insurance coverage or with any issue in general related to HMOs, contact:
California Department of Managed Health Care at helpline@dmhc.ca.gov or (888) HMO-2219
HIPAA Portability
Public Law 104-191 amended the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve portability and continuity of health insurance coverage in the group and individual markets, to combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and health care delivery, to promote the use of medical savings accounts, to improve access to long-term care services and coverage, to simplify the administration of health insurance, and for other purposes. Click on the following link to view the entire text of the law. HIPAA portability is addressed in Title I of the law.
Title I - Health Care Access, Portability, and Renewability
Title I of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 may offer some protections to you and your family members when you need to buy, change, or continue health coverage. Following is a brief analysis of Title I. If you are a California resident with issues related to Portability, you should contact the California Department of Insurance.
Other HIPAA Law