Guidance regarding implementation of the procedural requirements under the
regulation implementing Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act of 2010—
Nondiscrimination Communication Requirements and Grievance Procedures
Guidance for: This memorandum does not address requirements outside of those related to the
Notice, Nondiscrimination Statement, and Taglines; and those related to Grievance Procedures
and Compliance Coordinators.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 08, 2016
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