ERISA and HIPAA are amendments to COBRA's provisions.

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ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act), HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act), and COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) are separate pieces of legislation that address different aspects of employee benefits and health insurance. COBRA provides for continued group health insurance coverage under certain conditions, whereas ERISA sets standards for most voluntarily established pension and health plans in private industry, and HIPAA provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information.

ERISA and HIPAA Are Amendments to COBRA's Provisions