HIPAA Complaints
Provider: UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - OFFICE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS - REGION IX
The department is a government regulatory agency that enforces the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule for people of all ages in the United States. Services include HIPAA enforcement and HIPAA regulation. There are no geographic restrictions.
The department protects the privacy of health information that is held or maintained by health insurers and health care providers including doctors and nurses; pharmacies; hospitals, clinics and nursing homes; health insurance companies; HMO's; employer group health plans; and certain government programs that pay for health care (Medicare and Medicaid).
Information and education is available for professionals and community groups. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call, write or email the department for information or to file a complaint. An electronic complaint form is also available online at the department's website.
Complaints must include the name of the entity or business associate involved, a description of the violation; and it must be filed within 180 days of when the act occurred. This time period may be extended with evidence of good cause.
The department protects the privacy of health information that is held or maintained by health insurers and health care providers including doctors and nurses; pharmacies; hospitals, clinics and nursing homes; health insurance companies; HMO's; employer group health plans; and certain government programs that pay for health care (Medicare and Medicaid).
Information and education is available for professionals and community groups. APPLICATION PROCEDURE Call, write or email the department for information or to file a complaint. An electronic complaint form is also available online at the department's website.
Complaints must include the name of the entity or business associate involved, a description of the violation; and it must be filed within 180 days of when the act occurred. This time period may be extended with evidence of good cause.
Application Procedure
Service Condition Fee
Website
www.hhs.gov/ocr/Service hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
Service/Intake and Administration |
(800) 368-1019
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FAX |
(202) 619-3818
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TDD |
(800) 537-7697
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