Jul 18, 2025 · Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Our mission at the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is to ensure that people have equal access and opportunity to participate in HHS-funded programs. We …

Jul 22, 2025 · Federal Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Resources LEP.gov – A clearinghouse with information, tools, and technical assistance on Limited English Proficiency and language services. I …

Mar 6, 2025 · Overview The Department of Health and Human Services has published a revised Guidance to Federal Financial Assistance Recipients Regarding Title VI Prohibition Against National …

OCR enforces Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557), which prohibit entities receiving HHS-provided federal financial assistance from …

Aug 25, 2016 · Protections for Individuals with Limited English Proficiency Consistent with longstanding principles under civil rights laws, the final rule makes clear that the prohibition on national origin …

Oct 26, 2021 · Part of our work is focused on reducing the barriers for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) and helping covered entities to understand and comply with their language …

On May 6, 2024, OCR published a final rule updating regulations implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (Section 1557),1 which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national …

SAMPLE LANGUAGE ACCESS PROCEDURES: In accordance with Section 1557, this document describes [insert name of covered entity’s] process for providing language assistance services to …

A CHECKLIST FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS As an emergency responder, it is critical for you to be prepared to effectively reach all members of the community during emergency response and …

The guidance makes reference to "vital documents" and notes that, in certain circumstances, a recipient/covered entity may translate such documents into other languages to help ensure …