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Discrimination Assistance | United States Department Of Health And Human Services

Eligibility

Open to anyone who believes they have been discriminated against by a health care or human service provider* because of their:

  • race, color, or national origin (including Limited English Proficiency)
  • age
  • disability
  • religion
  • sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity) 

*Covered providers include any state or local agency, private institution or organization, or any public or private individual that (1) operates, provides or engages in health, or social service programs and activities, and (2) receives Federal financial assistance from HHS directly or through another recipient/covered entity.

Required documents

Requested as needed. Contact for information.

Hours

mon 8:30am - 5:00pm tue 8:30am - 5:00pm wed 8:30am - 5:00pm thu 8:30am - 5:00pm fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
(800) 447-8477

Voice - voice | 800-HHS-TIPS

(800) 223-8164

Voice - voice | Office of the Inspector General

(800) 368-1019

Voice - voice | Office for Civil Rights

Application process

Complaints must be made in writing, through mail, fax, email, or online, within 180 days of the act taking place.

Fees

None

Service area

Kentucky
Ohio

Description

Accepts and, where possible, attempts to resolve complaints regarding discrimination by a health care provider, human services agency, or program or activity conducted by Health and Human Services (HHS).

Data provided by

211 UWGC

Providing organization

United States Department Of Health And Human Services

Department of the Federal government responsible for enhancing and protecting the health and well-being of United States residents.