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Health & Welfare Notices

Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

If you or your child(ren) are eligible for Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and you are eligible for the university’s group health plan, your state may have a premium assistance program. Contact your state Medicaid or CHIP office directly to find out if premium assistance is available to you.

HIPAA Privacy Notice
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) notice provides an explanation of how protected health information is safeguarded and how it can be used.
HIPAA Special Enrollment Notice
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) notice provides an explanation of how protected health information is safeguarded and how it can be used.
Notice of Health Insurance Exchange

Individuals may purchase health insurance coverage through a Health Insurance Exchange. Exchanges have different names in different States. To locate the Exchange in your State, visit www.healthcare.gov.

The Women's Health & Cancer Rights Act
The Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998 provides benefits for mastectomy-related services. For individuals receiving mastectomy-related benefits, coverage will be provided in a manner deteremined in consultation with the attending physician and the patient.
Group Welfare Plan Summary (SAR)
The Employee Retirement Income Security Action of 1974 (ERISA) requires employers sponsoring certain employee benefit plans to distribute to plan participants a Summary Annual Report (SAR) that summarizes the financial information about the plans. Federal regulations govern the content, style, and format of the SAR.