True or False: HIPAA was established to protect individuals from losing health coverage when changing jobs.

The statement is true because HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, was enacted in 1996 with the primary purpose of protecting individuals' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs. One of HIPAA's key components is the provisions that prevent the exclusion of coverage for pre-existing conditions, thereby providing significant protection for individuals in the context of job changes. This means that individuals should not find themselves without health insurance because they switched employers, making it easier and more secure for them to transition between jobs without the fear of losing health benefits during that process.

Regarding the other options, they are not accurate representations of HIPAA's concerns and provisions. The scope of HIPAA's protections is broad and not limited to mental health or restricted to certain states, as it applies uniformly across the United States to ensure individuals' rights regarding health care coverage during job transitions.