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

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