title: An overview of the HIPAA nondiscrimination regulation.
abstract: The nondiscrimination regulation requires that MCOs carefully review the terms of their plans and contracts to ensure that eligibility and benefits are not tied to any enumerated health factors and that wellness programs comply with proposed rules.
authors.affiliation: Washington, DC, Law Firm of Feder Semo Clark & Bard, PC, USA.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Nielsen
mesh_terms: D004608:Eligibility Determination / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D020408:Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D015273:Insurance Selection Bias; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011287:Prejudice; D014481:United States