Preexisting condition exclusions

Rules relating to creditable coverage

Certification and disclosure of previous coverage

Special enrollment periods

HMO affiliation period as an alternative to a preexisting condition exclusion

Interaction with the Family and Medical Leave Act. [Reserved]

Prohibiting discrimination against participants and beneficiaries based on a health factor

Additional requirements prohibiting discrimination based on genetic information

Special rule allowing integration of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and other account-based group health plans with individual health insurance coverage and Medicare and prohibiting discrimination in HRAs and other account-based group health plans

Applicability dates