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1. • Not incorporate Title IX’s religious exemption

     • HHS’s 2016 rule construed Section 1557 to prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation (when based on sex stereotyping); and to not incorporate Title IX’s religious exemption or abortion neutrality provision.
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   Does Section 1557 include a religious exemption?

   • The final rule on Section 1557 does not include a religious exemption; however, the final rule does not displace existing protections for religious freedom and conscience. The final rule implementing Section 1557 requires covered entities with 15 or more employees to have a grievance procedure and a compliance coordinator.

   Summary: Final Rule Implementing Section 1557 of the ... - HHS.gov

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   What is the final rule under Section 1557?

   • The Section 1557 final rule applies to recipients of financial assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Health Insurance Marketplaces and health programs administered by HHS. 3. How is the final rule under Section 1557 different from rules under the other civil rights laws the Office for Civil Rights already enforces?

   Section 1557: Frequently Asked Questions - HHS.gov

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   What is Section 1557?

   • Section 1557 is the first Federal civil rights law to broadly prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all federally funded health care programs. The final rule extends nondiscrimination protections to individuals enrolled in coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces and certain other health coverage.

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   Is Section 1557 still in effect?

   • Yes, Section 1557 has been in effect since the enactment of the ACA in 2010. Since that time, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been receiving and investigating discrimination complaints under Section 1557. 4. What is the effective date for the final rule? The final rule is effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register.

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   Does Section 1557 prohibit sex discrimination?

   • Because Section 1557 is the first Federal civil rights law that broadly prohibits sex discrimination in all federally funded health care programs and activities, the final rule contains provisions designed to educate consumers and covered entities specifically about sex discrimination in the health care context.

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   Does Section 1557 apply to HHS programs?

   • While Section 1557 itself applies to health programs and activities administered by any federal agency, the Biden Administration’s 1557 final rule is applicable only to programs that HHS administers either in whole or in part.

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3. www.hhs.gov › civil-rights › for-individualsSection 1557 Final Rule: Frequently Asked Questions | HHS.gov

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   Does the final rule include a religious freedom and conscience exemption? Yes. The final rule reiterates that a recipient may rely on applicable Federal protections for religious freedom and conscience, and a particular application of a provision(s) of this final rule is not required when such protections apply.

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   Does the final rule include a religious exemption? The final rule on Section 1557 does not include a religious exemption; however, the final rule does ace existnot displ ing protections for religious freedom and conscience.

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   Jul 28, 2017 · The final rule on Section 1557 does not include a religious exemption; however, the final rule does not displace existing protections for religious freedom and conscience.

6. www.kff.org › affordable-care-act › issue-briefThe Biden Administration’s Final Rule on Section 1557 Non ...

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   May 15, 2024 · Removes explicit blanket abortion and religious freedom exemptions which the Trump rule incorporated through Title IX’s religious exemptions, stating instead that robust religious freedom...

7. www.sanfordtatum.com › blog › 2024HHS’ FAQs on Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Final Rule

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   May 24, 2024 · Section 1557 is the nondiscrimination provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in specified health programs or activities, including those that receive Federal financial assistance.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · In short, entities claiming a religious or conscience exemption from an otherwise applicable rule can seek an exemption supported by legal and factual precision either proactively or in response...

9. crsreports.congress.gov › product › pdfHHS Finalizes Rule Addressing Section 1557 of the ACA’s ...

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   May 28, 2024 · Consistent with the 2022 NPRM, the 2024 rule construes Section 1557 to not incorporate Title IX’s religious exemption or its abortion neutrality provision. The final rule does contain more specific guidance and stronger safeguards than HHS originally proposed for entities seeking to invoke federal conscience and religious protections.