Section 1557

http://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/section-1557/

 

http://healthaffairs.org/blog/2016/05/14/hhs-issues-health-equity-final-rule/

 

http://www.groom.com/media/publication/1700_HHS_Issues_Final_Rule_on_ACA_Nondiscrimination_Provisions__Section_1557_.pdf

 

Top 15 Non-English Languages by State  https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/Appendix-A-Top-15.pdf

 

FMA – Compliance alert: Final rule addressing discrimination under the ACA will affect most physicians – 10/20/16

 

OCR’s Sample Notice Form

 

Taglines – document contains the 15 most common languages spoken in Florida. The taglines form is an easy to use auto-fill. Simply enter your phone and TTY number (if applicable) once, and it will fill in the rest of the blanks on the form.

 

SECTION 1557 OF THE ACA MAY REQUIRE GROUP HEALTH PLANS TO PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN TRANSGENDER RELATED HEALTH SERVICES