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New regulations have been issued by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) requiring health care providers, health plans and other entities covered by the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) to notify individuals when their health information is breached. The regulations require health care providers and other HIPAA covered entities to promptly notify affected individuals of a breach in the privacy of their records, as well as the HHS Secretary and the media in cases where a breach affects more than 500 individuals.
Your gateway to information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age and religion. Learn more about the ADA and other disability rights laws.
Information from the U.S. Department of Labor concerning sections of the ADA that prohibit discrimination in employer-provided health insurance.
Guidance and enforcement information from the the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act.
Report from the National Council on Disability regarding the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act, which was passed in 1980 to enable the Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the rights of people residing in state institutions.
Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) and other health insurance issues.
Learn about the Black Lung Benefits Act and the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, two major disability compensation programs for work-related injury or occupational disease.
Fact sheet regarding epilepsy in the workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Proposed regulations implementing section 411 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act), which substantially amends the Fair Credit Reporting Act with a new section restricting the circumstances under which consumer reporting agencies may furnish consumer reports that contain medical information about consumers.
Provides information on the FMLA, which allows employees to balance their work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for certain reasons.
Overview of 11 federal laws and links to federal agencies to contact for more information.
Information on how to file a complaint if you have been discriminated against by a state or local social services, by a health services agency or by a hospital receiving federal funds.
Protects and improves the portability and continuity of health insurance coverage and requires that most health plans provide coverage for pre-existing medical conditions after 12 months.
Information on how HIPAA regulations affect practices for community treatment providers, consumers, single state agencies, public and private payers of alcohol, substance abuse and mental health services and professional and trade associations.
Information on filing a discrimination complaint with HHS' Office for Civil Rights, including how to obtain a discrimation complaint form. This link opens a PDF document.
Shortcuts to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers concerning mental health issues, including the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA).
Information on the MHPA, which provides regulations regarding mental health benefits under group health plans.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidance on enforcing ADA provisions as they relate to psychiatric disabilities.
Information on a Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) center that works to counter stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness by gathering information and research and providing technical assistance and support.
Information on health care rights and options and links to other online publications to help make health care decisions.
Information on rights covered under the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998.
Fact sheet from the Department of Health and Human Services on the rights of people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the ADA. This link opens a PDF document.
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