Effective: July 18, 2016
In the Federal and State Laws and Regulations section of the Provider Manual (on page 69), a new section is added after the Patients’ Bill of Rights sub-section, as follows:
Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities
Pursuant to Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (42 U.S.C. 18116) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health programs and activities, and as a health care provider of Pharmacy Services for covered entities subject to 45 CFR Part 92 "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, Age, or Disability in Health Programs or Activities Receiving Financial Assistance and Health Programs or Activities Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services or Entities Established Under Title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act," Provider agrees to comply with 45 CFR Part 92 to the extent applicable to Pharmacy Services provided to covered entities’ Eligible Persons. Such compliance shall include, but is not limited to, nondiscrimination under 45 CFR 92.101, providing meaningful access for individuals with limited English proficiency under 45 CFR 92.201, providing effective communication for individuals with disabilities under 45 CFR 92.202, meeting accessibility standards for buildings and facilities under 92.203, and providing equal access on the basis of sex under 45 CFR 92.206.
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