CHA submitted comments on the proposed nondiscrimination rule that largely reinstates the ACA's Section 1557 nondiscrimination requirements that were rolled back by the prior administration. The restoration of these protections has significant implications on access to comprehensive child and family-centered health care services and programs that are affordable, timely and appropriate for all children and adolescents regardless of their race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age or disability. Our comments highlight specific aspects of the proposed rule that are particularly important for our pediatric population and areas where we believe refinements are needed.
We also prepared a summary of the proposed rule that highlights key areas of interest for children's health, including the reinstatement of nondiscrimination requirements for all Department of Health and Human Services-funded and administered health programs and activities and for private insurers, as well as nondiscrimination protections based on gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy-related conditions, among other issues.
