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New Guidance on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities
New Guidance on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued guidance to health care providers on civil rights protection for people with disabilities. This guidance is focused on ensuring equity in the provision of needed health care benefits and services for all individuals, including those with disabilities, during the continuing public health emergency. HHS has prepared a set of FAQs for healthcare providers on federal civil rights requirements protecting individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. More information about how OCR is protecting civil rights during COVID-19, you can visit the HHS website.

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New Guidance on Civil Rights Protections for People with Disabilities

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently issued guidance to health care providers on civil rights protection for people with disabilities. This guidance is focused on ensuring equity in the provision of needed health care benefits and services for all individuals, including those with disabilities, during the continuing public health emergency. HHS has prepared a set of FAQs for healthcare providers on federal civil rights requirements protecting individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. More information about how OCR is protecting civil rights during COVID-19, you can visit the HHS website.