The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was enacted in which year?

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was enacted in which year?

• A. 1992
• B. 1996
• C. 2000
• D. 2004

Answer: (B)

HIPAA was enacted in 1996. Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that year (Public Law 104-191) to create federal standards for protecting health information and to improve the portability of health insurance coverage. This date is the starting point for HIPAA, with privacy and security protections built out in subsequent regulations. The other years listed do not reflect the enactment date.

HIPAA was enacted in 1996. Congress passed the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act that year (Public Law 104-191) to create federal standards for protecting health information and to improve the portability of health insurance coverage. This date is the starting point for HIPAA, with privacy and security protections built out in subsequent regulations. The other years listed do not reflect the enactment date.