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Is an insurer that provides coverage to an ERISA group (50+ group plans) required to comply with the privacy regulation?

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Is an insurer that provides coverage to an ERISA group (50+ group plans) required to comply with the privacy regulation?

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Yes. The insurer is required to comply with the regulation to the same extent as any other group policyholder. The privacy regulation is not preempted by ERISA.