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Section: Customer Services Owner: Customer Services Manager Required By: BBA MD HHS NCAA Other (please specify): _1557 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act _ Application: SAMBA Staff/Ops Participant

How to fill out compliance with section 1557

How to fill out compliance with section 1557

1. Understand the requirements of section 1557, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in health programs or activities that receive federal funding.
2. Provide language assistance services for individuals with limited English proficiency, such as translation services and interpreter services.
3. Ensure that communications with individuals with disabilities are effectively provided, such as providing auxiliary aids and services like braille materials or sign language interpreters.
4. Train staff on the requirements of section 1557 and how to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
5. Establish a grievance procedure for individuals who believe their rights under section 1557 have been violated, including providing information on how to file a complaint.

Who needs compliance with section 1557?

1. Health programs or activities that receive federal funding, including healthcare providers, insurers, and state or local government agencies.

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What is compliance with section 1557?

Compliance with section 1557 refers to ensuring that covered entities do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in health programs and activities.

Who is required to file compliance with section 1557?

Covered entities such as healthcare providers, insurers, and employer-sponsored health plans are required to comply with section 1557.

How to fill out compliance with section 1557?

To fill out compliance with section 1557, covered entities must assess their policies and procedures to ensure non-discrimination, provide language assistance services, and train staff on provisions of the law.

What is the purpose of compliance with section 1557?

The purpose of compliance with section 1557 is to promote equity in healthcare access and delivery by prohibiting discrimination based on certain characteristics.

What information must be reported on compliance with section 1557?

Information such as policies, procedures, and training related to non-discrimination, language access services offered, and any complaints or grievances related to discrimination must be reported on compliance with section 1557.