By: Mara Youdelman and Dylan de Kervor
Executive Summary
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act prevent discrimination against individuals with limited English proficiency. Regulations from the Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights finalized in 2024 reiterate long standing requirements to ensure effective communication. This issue brief offers an explanation of applicable laws and guidance for language assistance services providers, health care providers and policymakers.
