HIPAA Compliance Policy for Certain Health Plans Offered by the University

The University of New Mexico, as a hybrid covered entity under 42 C.F.R. Part 164.504 hereby designates UNM Medical Plan as health care components for purposes of complying with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

See Regents' Policy 3.7: Health Sciences Center Institutional Compliance Program for more information.

 

Mandatory Healthcare Notices

As an employer with a self-insured medical plan, UNM is required to inform benefits-eligible employees about certain rights and protections provided under Federal Law. These notices are provided to new employees at the time of hire and annually each plan year thereafter. View the current plan year Mandatory Healthcare Notices here. This packet also includes UNM’s Notice of HIPAA Privacy Practices and other important information.