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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996)

HIPAA is a federal law intended to improve the availability and continuity of health insurance coverage.

Note: These definitions are provided only to give you a general understanding of how these words are sometimes used by health insurance companies. Please refer to your coverage documents for a complete list of defined terms that apply to your specific coverage.
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