HHS Provides Additional Guidance for Language Access Provisions of the Final Rule Implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
Published: 12/11/2024
Sources:
- Department of Health and Human Services
Relevant To:
- All Healthcare Organizations
On May 6, 2024, OCR published a final rule updating regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in covered health programs and activities. Among other important provisions, the rule outlines specific requirements to ensure meaningful access for individuals whose primary language for communication is not English and who have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or…
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