Miami-Dade County, located in the state of Florida, offers alternative methods for counting creditable coverage. Creditable coverage refers to any type of health insurance or healthcare plan that meets certain criteria set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). By providing alternative methods for counting this coverage, Miami-Dade County aims to assist its residents in understanding and accessing healthcare options effectively. One of the alternative methods used in Miami-Dade County to count creditable coverage is known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) method. This method allows individuals who have had previous health insurance coverage to have that coverage count towards their creditable coverage requirements. HIPAA is a federal law that protects individuals' rights to maintain their health insurance when changing jobs or experiencing certain life events. Another alternative method offered in Miami-Dade County is the Certificate of Coverage method. Under this method, individuals may obtain a Certificate of Creditable Coverage from their prior health insurance provider, verifying the duration and type of coverage they had. This certificate can then be used to count towards creditable coverage requirements. Additionally, the Miami-Dade County government provides resources and assistance to help residents understand and navigate the alternative methods of counting creditable coverage. These resources may include online portals, educational materials, and guidance from trained professionals. Keywords: Miami-Dade County, Florida, alternative methods, counting creditable coverage, health insurance, healthcare plan, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA, Certificate of Coverage, government resources, online portal, educational materials, trained professionals.
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.Miami-Dade Florida Información para el método alternativo de contar la cobertura acreditable - Information for Alternative Method of Counting Creditable Coverage
Category:
State:
Multi-State
County:
Miami-Dade
Control #:
US-334EM
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Word
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Description
Este formulario es utilizado por una entidad para solicitar información adicional para determinar la cobertura de un individuo con respecto a una categoría de beneficios.
Miami-Dade County, located in the state of Florida, offers alternative methods for counting creditable coverage. Creditable coverage refers to any type of health insurance or healthcare plan that meets certain criteria set by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). By providing alternative methods for counting this coverage, Miami-Dade County aims to assist its residents in understanding and accessing healthcare options effectively. One of the alternative methods used in Miami-Dade County to count creditable coverage is known as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) method. This method allows individuals who have had previous health insurance coverage to have that coverage count towards their creditable coverage requirements. HIPAA is a federal law that protects individuals' rights to maintain their health insurance when changing jobs or experiencing certain life events. Another alternative method offered in Miami-Dade County is the Certificate of Coverage method. Under this method, individuals may obtain a Certificate of Creditable Coverage from their prior health insurance provider, verifying the duration and type of coverage they had. This certificate can then be used to count towards creditable coverage requirements. Additionally, the Miami-Dade County government provides resources and assistance to help residents understand and navigate the alternative methods of counting creditable coverage. These resources may include online portals, educational materials, and guidance from trained professionals. Keywords: Miami-Dade County, Florida, alternative methods, counting creditable coverage, health insurance, healthcare plan, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, HIPAA, Certificate of Coverage, government resources, online portal, educational materials, trained professionals.
