Final Ruling on Non-Discrimination in Federally Funded Health Programs
News from American Health & Wellness Group
August 30,  2016
Final HHS Non-Discrimination Ruling

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