The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final rule implementing (ACA) regarding non-discrimination in federally funded health programs effective January 1, 2017.
These non-discrimination protections apply to all health programs and activities that receive federal funding from HHS or that are administered by HHS, including both federally facilitated and state-based Exchanges.
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 16, 2016, covered entities are required to post a notice of individuals’ rights, providing information about communication assistance for individuals with limited English proficiency, among other information.
For the notice and a link to the translated materials, READ MORE