HIPAA

MedCost Benefit Services can simplify HIPAA compliance with the expert administrative support you need. We will assist our clients by providing:

• Notice of Privacy Practices
• Certificates of Creditable Coverage (at loss of coverage and by request)
• Request for Evidence of Creditable Coverage Certificate (at enrollment)
• Notice for Declining Coverage
• Up-to-date, fully compliant HIPAA wording for health plan’s Summary Plan Description

Most group health plans, insurers, and health care providers are required to comply with the stringent HIPAA privacy standards, so it is important to understand how these standards affect health plan administration. Improper handling of these federally mandated regulations can result in hefty fines and/or potential lawsuits.

Protecting member privacy has always been a fundamental practice of MedCost, and we fully support the need for safeguarding protected health information. We have a dedicated Privacy Officer who develops and enforces our Privacy Policies & Procedures, and all of our associates receive ongoing compliance education. As another important safeguard, our Web site has been certified as a VeriSign Secure Web site with protocols in place to ensure the security of all electronic data.

Because of the complicated requirements associated with HIPAA, it is difficult—and time consuming—to achieve and maintain compliance. Contact MedCost today to find out how we can make HIPAA administration easier for you.

Please click here to view MedCost’s Notice of Privacy Practices.