Patient's Bill of Rights

Overview

On June 22, 2010, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a “Patient’s Bill of Rights,” which outlines interim final rules for a number of requirements under the Affordable Care Act, including:

• Pre-existing condition exclusions
• Lifetime and annual limits
• Prohibition on rescissions
• Choice of primary care physicians
• Patient access to obstetrical and gynecological care
• Coverage of emergency services

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, please read the following FAQ documents.

FAQ: Patient's Bill of Rights (posted August 6, 2010) - general overview and information

FAQ: Prohibition on Rescissions (posted November 17, 2010) - information for employers