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In this regard, what does Section 1557 require?

Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The law prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs or activities.

Also, what Medicare programs are covered by ACA Section 1557? For example, Section 1557 applies to health care providers, such as physicians' practices, hospitals, nursing homes, and organ procurement centers that receive federal funds such as Medicare (excluding Part B⁴) or Medicaid payments; health-related education and research programs; state Medicaid, CHIP, and public health

Likewise, people ask, does section 1557 apply to discrimination based on religion?

As noted, section 1557 is the primary anti-discrimination provision in the ACA; it prohibits health programs or facilities that receive federal funds from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Section 1557 does not apply to discrimination based on religion.

Does section 1557 apply to self funded plans?

The HHS regulations issued under Section 1557 generally apply to self-insured employer-sponsored group health plans if either the employer or plan receives funding from HHS.