HHS agencies and divisions must protect client confidential information and respond appropriately to suspected or actual breaches. To safeguard private information and prevent breaches, HHS agencies and divisions must follow:
Privacy Rule
The HIPAA privacy rule establishes national standards protecting medical records and other personal health information. The HIPAA privacy rule applies to:
Under this rule, HHS must protect the privacy of private health information and limit the use and disclosure of that information without the patient's permission. Patients have rights over their health information. They have the right to review and get a copy of their health records and the right to ask for corrections to their health information.
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the related regulations at 45 C.F.R. Parts 160 and 164, known collectively as HIPAA, establishes standards for the privacy and security of health information. It also has standards for protecting health information transmitted electronically.
For more information on HIPAA, visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights.
Notice of Privacy Practices
The notice is information only. It doesn't affect your HHS benefits.
The notice is available on the HHS website in English and Spanish and at https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/Learn/Home.
You can also get a copy of the Notice of Privacy Practices mailed to you by calling 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905, toll-free. People who are hearing impaired can call 7-1-1 or 800-735-2989 (TYY).
