Minnesota Chamber HIPAA Alert

Is your company ready for the new HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) compliance requirements due to take effect on April 13, 2004?

Many smaller employers with are unaware that certain HIPPA requirements apply to them. If your company currently sponsors a Section 125 Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA) also called a "Medical Reimbursement Account?" that is administered by an outside organization, or Third Party Administrator (TPA), this plan is subject to the upcoming April 14, 2004 HIPPA compliance requirements.

As an advocate for your business, the Minnesota Chamber of Commerce wants to help you stay in compliance. We have found a free turnkey solution that will help you:

1. Establish a Privacy Official
2. Develop the Privacy Policy
3. Create a Business Associate Agreement
4. Create a Plan Document Amendment
5. Create a Privacy Notice

For more information, or to schedule a meeting please contact Connie Bush at 651-292-4697 or email at cbush@mnchamber.com.