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| HHS/OS | RIN: 0991-AB54 | Publication ID: Spring 2009 |
| Title: ●Standards for Privacy of Individually Identifiable Health Information; Modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule Required by the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 | |
| Abstract: The Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights will issue rules to implement the modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule required by section 105 of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. The rule will prohibit certain health plans from using or disclosing genetic information about an individual for underwriting purposes. | |
| Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS) | Priority: Other Significant |
| RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda | Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage |
| Major: Undetermined | Unfunded Mandates: Undetermined |
| CFR Citation: 45 CFR 160 45 CFR 164 | |
| Legal Authority: 42 USC 1320d-9 | |
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| Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined | Government Levels Affected: Undetermined |
| Federalism: No | |
| Included in the Regulatory Plan: No | |
| RIN Data Printed in the FR: No | |
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Agency Contact: Andra Wicks Health Information Privacy Specialist 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201 Phone:202 205-2292 Fax:202 205-4786 Email: andra.wicks@hhs.gov |
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