§164.534 Compliance dates for initial implementation of the privacy standards.
(a) Health care providers. A covered health care provider must comply with the applicable requirements of this subpart no later than April 14, 2003.
(b) Health plans. A health plan must comply with the applicable requirements of this subpart no later than the following as applicable:
(1) Health plans other than small health plans. April 14, 2003.
(2) Small health plans. April 14, 2004.
(c) Health care clearinghouses. A health care clearinghouse must comply with the applicable requirements of this subpart no later than April 14, 2003.
[66 FR 12434, Feb. 26, 2001]
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