Hippa Laws About Hiv

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HIPPA and COBRA

I am currently in the final stages of interviewing for a new position. The potential employer has a 90 waiting period for benefits. My question is, if I COBRA my health insurance for the 90 period, does this count as continuous coverage under HIPPA...

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

Yes. The COBRA coverage would be considered creditable coverage under HIPAA.... Read more »

Ciao Dr. Bob Woo Hooo? Hippa Act??

Ciao Dr. BobQuick question. Had protected vaginal sex with high risk HO HO from Thailand. Waited my... Read more »

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HIPPA and Information about HIV

As a provider of case management service for people living with HIV, how much information can I... Read more »

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Fact Sheet: The Law and HIV/AIDS

HIV raises many legal-, financial-, and health insurance-related questions for both HIV-positive individuals and their employers. Laws differ in each state. It is important that you consult an attorney in your state or get advice from your local or... Read more »

UNAIDS Urges Asia-Pacific Law Enforcement to Become Involved in Fight Against HIV/AIDS

UNAIDS at a recent three-day conference urged police and law enforcement in Asia and the Pacific region to become more involved in efforts to curb the spread of HIV, VOA News reports. During the conference, which was attended by 15 Asian-Pacific... Read more »

Arkansas Health Department Begins Investigation of "Potentially" Misused Funds in HIV/AIDS Division

The Arkansas Department of Health has contacted state and federal law enforcement and has begun investigating "questionable money transfers" within its HIV/AIDS division that could total $44,000, health department attorneys said Tuesday, the ... Read more »

Launch of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law: "Addressing Punitive Laws and Human Rights Violations Blocking Effective AIDS Responses"

Geneva, Switzerland -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with the support of the UNAIDS Secretariat, launched the Global Commission on HIV and the Law today. The Commission's aim is to increase understanding of the impact of the... Read more »

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Brandys law or murphys law ?????

Posted by Brandy, 3 Replies

I m not sure if its murphys law or just my life.......
when everything is perfect SOMETHING is going to go really wrong.... and it did here let me start at the begining MY jobs are going great and so are Matts whoes in ks we havent seen each other in... Read more »

My brother in law is HIV+

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello to all those reading,
I just found out recently that my brother in law is HIV+, I have been with my husband for 4 years and he has only now been comfortable with sharing this with me. I am trying to learn as much as possible about what to... Read more »

HIV LAW

Posted by Anonymous

I want to pursue a career in HIV legislation and advocacy, possibly working with developing nations. I always see posts for healthcare workers and not so much that would be related to law. I definitely want to pursue my career but im wondering if... Read more »

HIV+ dislcosure and the law...!

Posted by lost2007

I had not read this site much lately but came across a comment by someone that "not every state makes it a crime too infect someone with HIV" and could not believe anyone would be so ill informed and or out right liar, since its true some states do... Read more »

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