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DEFINITIONS - HEALTH INSURANCE ISSUER
SECTION 160.103
As Contained in the HHS Final HIPAA Privacy Rules

HHS Regulations
Definitions - Health Insurance Issuer - § 160.103

Health insurance issuer (as defined in section 2791(b)(2) of the PHS Act, 42 U.S.C. 300gg-91(b)(2) and used in the definition of health plan in this section) means an insurance company, insurance service, or insurance organization (including an HMO) that is licensed to engage in the business of insurance in a State and is subject to State law that regulates insurance. Such term does not include a group health plan.

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Definitions - Health Insurance Issuer

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Definitions - Health Insurance Issuer

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