ACA Compliance Overview – HHS’ FAQs on Section 1557 Nondiscrimination Final Rule

On Sept. 11, 2019, the IRS updated their Questions and Answers (Q&As) on the employer shared responsibility rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), to include adjusted penalty amounts for 2019 and 2020. According to the FAQs, the penalty amounts will be increased as follows.

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Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability in certain health programs and activities. Section 1557 has been in effect since its enactment in 2010, with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office of Civil Rights (OCR) enforcing the provision.

This Compliance Overview provides HHS’ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on the final rule, which becomes effective July 5, 2024.

Click here to learn more and download the latest ACA Compliance Bulletin.