Section 1557 is a provision within which law?

Section 1557 is a provision within which law?

• A. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
• B. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
• C. American with Disabilities Act
• D. Social Security Act

Answer: (A)

Section 1557 is a nondiscrimination provision embedded in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It prohibits discrimination in health programs or activities that receive federal funds on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, age, or disability, and it covers related health insurance activities. This is specific to the ACA, whereas HIPAA focuses on privacy and security of health information, the ADA is a broader civil rights law addressing disability discrimination in employment and public life, and the Social Security Act governs Social Security benefits. Therefore, the correct source is the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.