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To abolish Resolutions No. 199-18 and 368-19 to adopt and approve the County of Sullivan’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Policy and Designations
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RESOLUTION NO. ______INTRODUCED BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ABOLISH RESOLUTIONS NO. 199-18 AND 368-19 AND ADOPT AND APPROVE THE COUNTY OF SULLIVAN’S HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (“HIPAA”) POLICY AND DESIGNATIONS
WHEREAS, the Sullivan County Legislature (“Legislature”) pursuant to Resolution No. 119-18 adopted and approved the County’s Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Policy and Designations; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature then amended Resolution No. 119-18 through Resolution No. 368-19 to designate “Department of Family Services” as a health care component, and
WHEREAS, there is a need to adopt and approve a new County of Sullivan Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPAA”) Policy and designations, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby approves and adopts the attached HIPAA Policy; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature approves and adopts the following departments as designated Health Care Components under the Hybrid Entity status:
• Department of Social Services (Medicaid, Personal Care)
• Community Services
• Public Health Services (LTHHC, CHHA, Early Intervention, Preschool Supported Health Services)
• Adult Care Center and Adult Day Care
• Office for the Aging (Case Management)
• Risk Management & Insurance (self-insured plans)
• Jail (Medical Clinic)
• Emergency Medical Services (fly car services)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all designated Covered Entities are required to comply with HIPAA.