The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) has several required components that have been enacted in stages since 1996. The latest provision of HIPAA now implemented by the Benefits Office involves ensuring the privacy and security of a person's Protected Health Information (PHI). While the Benefits Office has always treated health information with the utmost care, HIPAA requires that we issue notification of U of M’s compliance with HIPAA privacy rules.

The Benefits Office uses PHI for determining benefits eligibility and to enable the general administration of your health and dental benefits. The Benefits Office is committed to continuing to use the utmost care in handling this information to ensure its privacy and security.

Please read U of M’s Commitment to HIPAA Compliance and the Privacy Notice which explain how the Benefits Office and the University use and protect PHI. We urge you to read this information carefully and contact the HR/Payroll Service Center, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (734) 615-2000 or (866) 647-7657 if you have any questions.

U of M’s Commitment to HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Privacy Notice