HHS Releases Training Materials for ACA Section 1557 Compliance
Materials Answer Key Questions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released training materials to aid covered entities in complying with the requirements of section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in any health program or activity that receives federal financial assistance. Most private employers are exempt from the requirements of ACA Section 1557.
Training Materials
Because HHS strongly encourages covered entities to train their employees on ACA Section 1557 compliance, the agency has released a Presenter’s Guide and accompanying PowerPoint slides to supplement covered entities’ trainings on their internal policies and procedures. The HHS training materials include information related to:
- Who must comply
- Nondiscrimination requirements, with examples
- How to obtain assistance from HHS
Click here to download the training materials.
