Why HIPAA’s New Privacy Protections Matter to You
When it comes to estate planning, privacy is everything—especially when it involves your health information. Recent updates to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) add some important new protections for your sensitive information, particularly around reproductive health care. Let’s break it down.
What’s Changed?
The new rules are all about making sure your personal health decisions stay personal. Here’s the big news:
- No Sharing Without Permission: Reproductive health care information can no longer be shared for things like investigations or holding people accountable for seeking or providing care.
This update comes on the heels of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision.
Why It Matters for You
If you’ve signed a HIPAA release as part of your estate planning, you’re already taking steps to make sure the right people can access your health information. This new rule adds an extra layer of protection:
- More Control: Your reproductive health details are now off-limits for unauthorized uses—even if someone has the right paperwork.
- Less Worry: Knowing your sensitive health info is protected can help you breathe easier.
Let’s Keep It Simple
At Kaminski Law Group, we’re here to make estate planning stress-free. If you have questions about how these HIPAA changes might impact your plan—or if you just want to make sure your bases are covered—give us a call. We’re happy to help you stay on top of these updates and keep your plan running smoothly.
