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HHS-OCR Issues “Dear Colleague” Letter about Language Assistance Access Requirements

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December 12, 2024

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On Dec. 5, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR), issued a “Dear Colleague” letter to clarify expectations for language access services, stressing compliance with the new final rule on Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (“Section 1557”).

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