The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed rulemaking for Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act may vastly expand the reach of federal anti-discrimination laws into uncharted—and potentially unsupported—territory. Published on September 8, 2015, the proposed rule inspired thousands of comments from health insurers, advocacy groups, and individuals alike. Click here to read
Anti-Discrimination
HHS Issues Proposed ACA Section 1557 Anti-Discrimination Rules
By Crowell & Moring on
Posted in Health Care Reform & ACA
On September 8, 2015, the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights promulgated proposed regulations implementing Affordable Care Act Section 1557’s anti-discrimination provisions. Section 1557 applies federal anti-discrimination laws that prohibit discrimination based on race, color and national origin, sex, disability, and age to health care programs that receive federal funds, such …