Re: Language Access Provisions of the Final Rule Implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act . Dear Colleagues: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) …
What is Section 1557? Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination law in the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 1557 is important to achieving the ACA’s goals of expanding access to health …
Section 1557: Frequently Asked Questions 1.W hat is Section 1557? Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law prohibits discrimination …
• Section 1557’s prohibitions against race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability discrimination in health settings in order to prevent and address discriminatory conduct; • …
Section 1557: Ensuring Effective Communication and Accessibility
Aug 25, 2016 · Section 1557 is the civil rights provision of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the ground of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or …
Contact information for [if applicable: the Section 1557 Coordinator and/or] the staff member(s) responsible for coordinating the language access procedures set forth in this document is set …
Section 1557: Ensuring Meaningful Access for Individuals with LEP
Aug 25, 2016 · Section 1557 is the civil rights provision of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or …
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Mar 7, 2025 · In alignment with President Trump’s Executive Order 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, today, the U.S. Department of Health …
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Mar 6, 2025 · Medicaid Unwinding. As the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19 and the continuous Medicaid coverage came to an end, OCR issued a letter reminding states of their …
Title: Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act: Fighting Discrimination, Promoting Health.pdf Author: Ford, Leah \(HHS/OCR\)