§164.318 Compliance dates for the initial implementation of the security standards.
(a) Health plan.
(1) A health plan that is not a small health plan must comply with the applicable requirements of this subpart no later than April 20, 2005.
(2) A small health plan must comply with the applicable requirements of this subpart no later than April 20, 2006.
(b) Health care clearinghouse. A health care clearinghouse must comply with the applicable requirements of this subpart no later than April 20, 2005.
(c) Health care provider. A covered health care provider must comply with the applicable requirements of this subpart no later than April 20, 2005.
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