The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)—which was developed by the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) created by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and JCB—is an extensive set of technical and operational standards that a company needs to follow to ensure that all companies that process, store, or transmit credit card information maintain a secure environment.
There are many stringent requirements, including but not limited to:
PCI DSS has six major objectives, 12 key requirements, 78 base requirements, and over 400 test procedures. Click here for more information.
When a business is PCI-compliant, it means that that the business reviews and follows the guidelines set forth by the credit card companies to help ensure your credit card information is protected and your personal information is secure.
Short term health insurance is important for anyone looking for a temporary medical coverage. It is suitable for a wide variety of people such as:
In order to be eligible for short term medical insurance, you must be under the age of 65 years and must live in one of the states where it is available.
It is very important to understand that short term health insurance is not suitable for everyone and that it doesn't provide the Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) as mandated by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). If you are required to maintain ACA compliant insurance, you may be subject to penalties at the time of filing your tax return. Short term health insurance plans provide limited coverage, meaning it does not typically provide coverage for pre-existing conditions, preventative checkups, maternity, mental health, and other coverage included in Affordable Care Act plans.
Our insurance guide makes it very easy to navigate the complexities of short term health insurance.