Does Hipaa Apply To Disability Insurance? 
Employer provided Disability Insurance is not covered under HIPAA . The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was developed in part to simplify the health care system through electronic technology , yet protect the privacy of health information . The HIPAA Administration Simplification regulations exclude Disability Insurance because the benefit it provides does not fit their definition for a health plan . . As far as applying for a Disability Insurance policy goes , yes , your medical information privacy is protected by HIPAA . 