Affordable Care Act (ACA) Section 1557

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    Ê®·ÖÁùºÏ²Ê complies with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Section 1557 that prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities.  Ê®·ÖÁùºÏ²Ê provides:   

    • Appropriate auxiliary aids and services, free of charge and in a timely manner, to individuals with disabilities.  
    • Language assistance services, free of charge and in a timely manner, to individuals with limited English proficiency.
    • For information on how to access these aids and services, see the
    • A grievance procedure is available by contacting the 1557 compliance officer.  See the  for more information, including how to file an Office of Civil Rights complaint.