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Can Medi-Cal or Medicare coverage qualify as previous coverage for HIPAA and similar California protections?

April 26, 2017California coverage hipaa Medi-Cal medicare previous protections qualify similar

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Can Medi-Cal or Medicare coverage qualify as previous coverage for HIPAA and similar California protections?

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Yes. Medi-Cal and Medicare coverage are considered creditable coverage under HIPAA and similar California protections. You can use them to reduce or eliminate pre-existing condition exclusionary periods.