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HIPAA 1. Consumer Section This section helps Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services consumers learn more about HIPAA.  It will help answer questions that you have, and to protect your rights as a consumer of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Typical visitors to this section include:  Residents in Veteran Homes, Regional Centers and Youth Centers; recipients of Medicare / Medicaid benefits; recipients of block grants directly and indirectly from the State of Nebraska DHHS, and any other individuals who is receiving benefits and services in DHHS facilities and programs. 1A.  Awareness 1A-1 Understanding HIPAA 1A-2 Who is affected 1A-3 Penalties 1A-4 Glossary of Terms 1A-5 FAQ, frequently asked questions 1A-6 Your rights as a Consumer 1A-7 "HIPAA Facts" (in brief) 1B.  Tools and Implementation Needs 1B-1 Privacy Notice 1B-2 Complaint / Violation reporting 1B-3 Request for info 1C.  Links CMS, Consumers Page for HIPAA CMS stands for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which is the federal agency overseeing much of HIPAA's enforcement and implementation. OCR, Office for Civil Rights - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services This is the agency tasked with enforcement of HIPAA Privacy rule. CMS, "CMS HIPAA Online" "This interactive tool, provided by the Federal Government, helps answer your questions about health coverage and your rights and protections under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)."