HEALTH REFORM UPDATES...FACT SHEET - Covering Dependents up to age 26 Online Influenza H1N1 ResourcesSanford Health Plan would like help you keep up to date with information about and recommendations concerning Influenza H1N1. The sites below are key resources that are updated daily. If you have specific questions about your health, please consult your physician. Federal HIPAA Law Changes Special Enrollment RightsApril 1, 2009 will bring new changes to existing special enrollment rights under HIPAA. Currently we inform all prospective and current enrollees of their right to enroll themselves and dependents if they lose eligibility to existing, other coverage or if the employer stops contributing toward their other coverage. In addition, certain qualifying events also allow individuals to enroll themselves and their dependents outside of the normal open enrollment periods. This new law creates an additional special enrollment opportunity for individuals who become eligible (or lose eligibility) for state premium assistance subsidies such as Medicaid or SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program). Additionally, the Health Plan must allow 60 days after the loss of eligibility to request a special enrollment if coverage is under the Medicaid or SCHIP (compared to the 30 days currently permitted for existing special enrollment rights.) Sanford Health Plan will be mailing the appropriate amendments to all contract holders in addition to revising existing policies and member materials to reflect this change. The American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 – Understanding the COBRA Premium Assistance LawClient Education Seminar Materials – April 9, 2009
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