ACA’s Nondiscrimination Rule Goes Into Effect
By October 16, 2016, all covered entities, no matter how large or small, must post information in a conspicuous place notifying individuals that the entity/practice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Get more explicit details and forms to help you comply with the new rules.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
The law and the rule prohibit health care providers from refusing to treat or otherwise discriminate against any individual based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The rule applies to any entity that provides or administers health-related services and receives funding or financial assistance from HHS. This includes Medicare (except payments from Medicare Part B are excluded), Medicaid, CHIP, meaningful use payments, and insurance plans issued through federal Health Insurance Marketplaces. Thus, most physicians are included.
The new rule imposes several significant obligations on physician practices and other covered entities. By October 16, 2016, all covered entities, no matter how large or small, must post information in a conspicuous place notifying individuals that the entity/practice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It must also notify individuals – in all the appropriate languages – that the practice offers free, accurate, and timely language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency. Also, entities/practices with 15 or more employees must designate a compliance coordinator and adopt formal grievance procedures.
Contact Patrick Mills or call 800-869-6762.
Get more explicit details and forms to help you comply with the new rules.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued a final rule implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010.
The law and the rule prohibit health care providers from refusing to treat or otherwise discriminate against any individual based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. The rule applies to any entity that provides or administers health-related services and receives funding or financial assistance from HHS. This includes Medicare (except payments from Medicare Part B are excluded), Medicaid, CHIP, meaningful use payments, and insurance plans issued through federal Health Insurance Marketplaces. Thus, most physicians are included.
The new rule imposes several significant obligations on physician practices and other covered entities. By October 16, 2016, all covered entities, no matter how large or small, must post information in a conspicuous place notifying individuals that the entity/practice does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. It must also notify individuals – in all the appropriate languages – that the practice offers free, accurate, and timely language assistance to individuals with limited English proficiency. Also, entities/practices with 15 or more employees must designate a compliance coordinator and adopt formal grievance procedures.
Contact Patrick Mills or call 800-869-6762.
