Download the Notice of Privacy Practices PDF or request a copy by contacting us at 800.352.2876 or mail@PorticoBenefits.org.
Protected health information (PHI) is information created, received, maintained, or transmitted by a group health plan, including the ELCA Medical and Dental Benefits Plan, also referred to as the ELCA Health Plan, and the ELCA Flexible Benefits Plan that includes individually identifiable health information, such as:
PHI is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Among other things, HIPAA provisions mandated the adoption of federal privacy and security protections for individually identifiable health information. The Privacy Rule provides the first comprehensive standards for covered entities (health plans, health care clearinghouses, and health care providers) that protect medical records and other personal health information. The privacy rule:
HIPAA requires Portico to:
We reserve the right to modify this Notice of Privacy Practices from time to time without notice. The most up-to-date version will be posted on the website and is available in print upon request. If you have questions or concerns about this privacy notice, please contact us at 800.352.2876 or mail@PorticoBenefits.org.