Under Section 1557, nondiscrimination protections cover discrimination based on which factors?

Under Section 1557, nondiscrimination protections cover discrimination based on which factors?

• A. Hair color.
• B. Favorite sports team.
• C. Immigration status and ability to speak English.
• D. Height.

Answer: (C)

Under Section 1557, nondiscrimination protections focus on national origin and language access. This means a health program cannot treat someone unfairly because of where they come from or their English proficiency. Language access requirements ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency receive appropriate interpretation and translation services. Immigration status is typically understood in this context as part of national origin, so discrimination based on it would be covered, and the inability to speak English is explicitly protected through these language-access provisions. The other choices are not protected characteristics under this law.

Under Section 1557, nondiscrimination protections focus on national origin and language access. This means a health program cannot treat someone unfairly because of where they come from or their English proficiency. Language access requirements ensure that individuals with limited English proficiency receive appropriate interpretation and translation services. Immigration status is typically understood in this context as part of national origin, so discrimination based on it would be covered, and the inability to speak English is explicitly protected through these language-access provisions. The other choices are not protected characteristics under this law.