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06/30/2025
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State Info
Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
Federal HIPAA portability provisions limit exclusions for preexisting conditions; prohibit discrimination against employees and dependents based on their health status; and allow a special opportunity to enroll in a new plan to individuals in certain circumstances.
States are allowed to go beyond the federal requirements. The state regulations are called out below.
State
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Arizona Department of Insurance
Regulations
Other state laws that deal with insurance information and privacy protection can be found at Title 20, Chapter 11.
Portability issues are covered in the following:
§20-2308 – Portability
§20-2310 - Discrimination prohibited; preexisting conditions
§20-2322 - Mental health services and benefits; definitions
§20-2302 - Scope of article
§20-1691 - Definitions
§20-1379 - Guaranteed availability of individual health insurance coverage; prior group coverage; definitions
The following statute also applies to HIPAA:
§20-2122 - Partial exemption for health insurers subject to HIPAA
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