The ADA practical guide to Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act / American Dental Association.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

American Dental Association, author.

Series:

Practical guide series (American Dental Association)

Practical Guide Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

United States.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (47 pages) : illustrations, tables.

Edition:

2nd ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago, Illinois : American Dental Association, [2017]

Summary:

Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This brief guide explains Section 1557 in more detail and what your practice needs to do to meet the requirements of this federal law. Includes sample notices of nondiscrimination, as well as taglines translated for the top 15 languages by state.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: The Basics of Section 1557

Covered Dentists and Dental Practices

Effective Dates

Posting Notices and Taglines

Taglines

Chapter 2: Individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)

Assessing an Individual's Need for Language Assistance

Computer-Automated Translation

In-Person and Remote Interpretation

No Coercion or Discouragement

Adults Who Accompany the Individual

Minor Children

Translations of Written Documents

HIPAA Business Associate

Qualified Interpreters and Translators

Qualified Interpreters for Individuals with LEP

Qualified Translators for Individuals with LEP

Chapter 3: Individuals with Disabilities

Qualified Interpreters for Individuals with Disabilities

Auxiliary Aids and Services for Effective Communication

Examples of Other Requirements Pertaining to Individuals with Disabilities

Accessibility of Electronic and Information Technology

Chapter 4: Other Types of Discrimination

Sex Discrimination

Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

Age Discrimination

Chapter 5: Grievance Procedures

Chapter 6: Employee Health Programs

Chapter 7: Section 1557 Final Rule Checklist

Appendices

Appendix A: Sample Notice of Nondiscrimination for Covered Dental Practices with 15 or More Employees

Appendix B: Sample Notice of Nondiscrimination for Offices with Fewer Than 15 Employees

Appendix C: Sample Nondiscrimination Statement for Small-Sized Significant Publications and Communications

Appendix D: Sample Taglines

Appendix E: Sample Contract and Business Associate Agreement for Interpreters and Translators

Appendix F: Sample Language Access Plan

Appendix G: Sample Grievance Procedure.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-941807-71-2

OCLC:

1015881209